After WWII, many East Germans moved to West Germany for better jobs and living conditions. To stop this outflow of people, East Germany built a wall The Berlin Wall was first constructed in the dark. early morning hours of August 13, 1961. The people of Berlin woke up to find a barbed wire fence (later made of concrete) separating the city! Armed guards patrolled the wall. Families and friends were separated. Write about how would feel if you lived in East Berlin and you could not leave. Please use nice words.