ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

East German uprising of 1953

Okay kiddo, I'll do my best to explain the East German Uprising of 1953 like you're five.

In the year 1953, Germany was divided into two parts: West Germany and East Germany. East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union, who were like big bosses in that part of the world.

People who lived in East Germany weren't very happy with their bossy rulers. They had to follow strict rules and were not allowed to speak their minds freely. They had to do what the government told them to do and didn't have many choices of their own.

One day in June 1953, people in East Germany had had enough. They decided to say no to their bosses and fight for their rights. They started protesting and going on strike, which meant they refused to work.

The bosses didn't like this behavior and sent in their soldiers to stop the protesters. There were shootings and violence, and many people were hurt or killed.

But the people of East Germany didn't give up. They kept fighting until they got what they wanted. Eventually, their rulers had to sit down and listen to their demands. This was a huge victory for the people of East Germany, and they celebrated their newfound freedom.

In summary, in 1953, people in East Germany fought against their bossy rulers because they wanted more freedom. They protested and went on strike, and after some violence, they won and got what they wanted.