The Origins of the Cold War, c1945-1949: Developing Tensions - Iron Curtain Speech

Question 1

Who made the Iron Curtain speech?

Answer 1

•Winston Churchill
- Not prime minister at time, but still largely influential

Question 2

When was the Iron Curtain speech made?

Answer 2

• 5 March 1946

Question 3

Where was the Iron Curtain speech made?

Answer 3

• Churchill delivered the speech at Fulton, Missouri, USA

Question 4

What main points were made during the Iron
Curtain speech?

Answer 4

• Europe had been divided into communist and non-communist sides
• Communist countries were being controlled and influenced by USSR
• USSR wants to expand their power and ideologies through
a Soviet sphere

Question 5

Which quote explains that Europe has been divided?

Answer 5

• ‘From Stettin in the Baltic to Triest in the Adriatic, an Iron Curtain has descended across the Continent.’

Question 6

How did Stalin respond to the Iron Curtain speech?

Answer 6

• In interview published by Pravda (official newspaper for
Communist Party of USSR) in March 1946 Stalin stated:
• Churchill is ‘trying to push into oblivion the sacrifices of the Soviet people’ during WWII
• USSR is peacefully seeking out allies for security