To what extent was this development determined by the actions and interests of the Cold War superpowers (the US and USSR), and to what extent were German actors responsible?

Compose a formal essay of 2400-3000 words that engages with secondary sources and at least ONE primary source. In every case, you need to develop a specific thesis statement – that is, an argument about or “take” on your topic that will provide your essay with purpose and coherence. Please submit your essay as a double-spaced PDF document in a 12-point standard font. All primary and secondary sources should be cited using Chicago-style footnotes. Note the changes to our deadline schedule AND the length requirement of this paper!

TOPIC: Berlin Wall
Why was the Berlin Wall constructed? To what extent was this development determined by the actions and interests of the Cold War superpowers (the US and USSR), and to what extent were German actors responsible? How was the construction of the Berlin Wall experienced by people living in East and West Berlin?

Good primary sourse to use
https://www.archives.gov/research/foreign-policy/cold-war/1961-berlin-crisis/nara-documents.html

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