After World War II, Eastern Europe Became What Was Known

question 17

Multiple Choice

After World War II, eastern Europe became what was known as the eastern bloc and was politically aligned with the Soviet Union. In what year did the Iron Curtain come down?

• A) 1965
• B) 2015
• C) 1945
• D) 1989

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