Why was there working class protest in East Germany in June 1953 The troubles in East Germany in June 1953 reached a peak on June 17th, when there were mass demonstrations and a General Strike throughout the German Democratic Republic. (G.D.R.). There has been many reasons cited for these protests, but it is perhaps possible to bring them down into two categories. Firstly, the long-term causes. These include the raising of work quotas, and the …showed first 75 words of 1874 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1874 total…which lead to disputes between the workers and the party as to what role they should play. All in all, the causes, when by themselves, while problems, but not major ones. When added together over time, they lead to demonstrations and a General Strike. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Bibliography G.W.Snadford, From Hitler to Ulbricht H.A.Turner, The Two Germanies Since 1945 M. MacCauley, The German Democratic Republic Since 1945 W. Carr, A History Of Germany 1815-1990