Iron Curtain Flashcards
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What was the Iron Curtain
A symbolic and ideological barrier dividing Western Europe (democratic) and Eastern Europe (communist) during the Cold War.
Who made the term “Iron Curtain” famous?
Winston Churchill in a speech on March 5, 1946.
What were the effects of the Iron Curtain?
Limited freedom of movement, restricted communication, and increased Cold War tensions
Which countries were behind the Iron Curtain?
Eastern European countries like Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia under Soviet influence.
How did the Iron Curtain relate to the Cold War?
A8: It symbolized the start of Cold War tensions between the US-led West and Soviet-led East.
When did the Iron Curtain begin to fall?
In 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.
When did the Iron Curtain effectively end?
In 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed, ending the Cold War.
How did the presence of the Iron Curtain contribute to the arms race?
The Iron Curtain’s role in dividing Europe made the superpowers more paranoid and competitive, directly fueling the arms race
