Iron Curtain

Authors: Anne Applebaum

Key Ideas

1. The Iron Curtain refers to the ideological and physical divide between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War. Anne Applebaum explores the lasting effects of this divide in her book.

2. Applebaum examines the rise of Soviet influence and control in Eastern Europe after World War II.

3. The Soviet Union implemented policies, such as collectivization and nationalization, to exert control over the economies of Eastern European countries.

4. The book delves into the propaganda and censorship used by communist regimes to suppress dissent and maintain control.

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Quiz

1. What does the term 'Iron Curtain' refer to?

A divide between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War

A type of metal used to construct physical barriers

A political ideology promoted by the Soviet Union

A famous speech by Winston Churchill

2. What were some of the policies implemented by the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe?

Collectivization and nationalization of economies

Promotion of free market capitalism

Investment in infrastructure and public services

Economic decentralization

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