Question

The Berlin Wall became a symbol of the Cold War because it was painted in somber colors. literally divided the East and the West. was made of inexpensive building materials. failed to stop the flow of defectors.

Answer 1

I believe it would be because the wall literally divided the east and the west.

Answer 2

The Berlin Wall literally divided the East and the West of Germany, while the West side of Germany adopted Capitalism, the East side was ruled by Socialism. The Berlin Wall was heavily secured so people could not move from one side to the other and during the Cold War, it also was a sign of the silent conflict between the United States (West Side) and the Soviet Union (East Side).