Die Grünen

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Die Grünen known for?Initiated nuclear phase-out, promoted renewable energy expansion, strengthened environmental regulations
2. What is the year of formal establishment?1980
3. What is the core ideological pillars?Ecological sustainability, social justice, nonviolence, grassroots democracy
4. Why did Die Grünen start in 1980?They began when many groups in the 1970s wanted to stop nuclear power, fight for peace, protect the environment, and support women's rights. They wanted to bring those ideas into politics.
5. How did Die Grünen change German politics?They made environmental issues a big topic for all parties. They helped Germany turn off nuclear power and use more renewable energy.

Green Politics: A political ideology that prioritizes ecological concerns, social justice, nonviolence, and grassroots democracy.
Ecological Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Grassroots Democracy: A system of political decision-making where power is held by ordinary people rather than elected representatives.
Realpolitik: A political approach based on practical considerations rather than ideological ones.