1953 uprising failure - political reasons

What happened to the direction of education and media?

It was increased.

What was the Stasi expanded to do?

To suppress any political criticism.

What did Ulbricht and the SED accelerate?

The ‘systematic building of socialism’ which meant the rapid industrialisation and collectivisation supported by state control.

What happened to Lander states in 1952?

They were abolished and replaced with smaller units called Bezirke which were easier to administer and control.

What were large sections of the population becoming?

Were becoming alienated from government by the ruthless nature of the regime, but also economic policies of the GDR.

As well as these political reasons for the uprisings failure, what social reason was there?

Churches were intimidated and hampered in their activities.