Lesson 3: Soviet satellite stars and iron curtain speech

• What were the Soviet 'satellite states'?

  Countries under Soviet control in Eastern Europe
• What was the reaction to the creation of the satellite states?

  Increased tensions between the USA and Russia
• What was the impact of Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech in 1946?

  It highlighted the division between East and West
• Who was in control of Eastern Europe after WWII?

  Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union
• Why did Britain and America allow Stalin to control Eastern Europe?

  To maintain order and prevent chaos
• What was the significance of Churchill's use of the term 'Iron Curtain'?

  It symbolized the division between communism and capitalism
• What did Churchill think of the Communist governments in Hungary, Poland, and Czechoslovakia?

  He viewed them as a threat to freedom
• How did Churchill's speech affect US-Russian relations?

  It increased tensions between the two nations
• What was Stalin's goal in keeping the satellite states?

  To create a buffer zone against Germany
• Why did Stalin want to show strength as a superpower?

  To assert influence against the USA
• What happened to Poland in 1947?

  It was taken over by Russia with no elections
• How did Czechoslovakia come under Soviet control?

  It was taken over by Russia in 1948
• What occurred in Hungary in 1949?

  Russia interfered in their elections
• Which countries were considered satellite states?

  East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary
• How did Romania and Bulgaria establish Communist governments?

  Through intimidation by the Communist Party
• What was the overall impact of the Soviet satellite states on Europe?

  It deepened the divide between East and West
• What countries were included in the Eastern Bloc as satellite states?

  East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria