Which event in 1989 became a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War division of Europe?
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Correct answer: The fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe. It became one of the clearest signs that the Cold War order was ending.
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