The Iron Curtain

2. Played a significant role in post war reconstruction
4. A policy introduced in the Soviet Union that allowed more open discussions and debates
5. Conflicts that occurred during the Cold War between the U.S and the Soviet Union
9. Provided economic and military support to countries threatened by communism
11. A secret police and intelligence agency of East Germany during the Cold War
12. Individuals who speak out to criticize the government
13. Response to the Soviet Union blockade of West Berlin, cutting off supplies to the city
15. He is best remembered for leading Britain through WW2

1. Treaty settled by the Soviet Union and other states in Central and Eastern Europe
3. It was heavily surrounded and guarded to prevent people from crossing
6. Known for its economy where the government controlled the major industries and resources
7. A competition between nations to developed more advanced and powerful military weapons
8. Played a role in the transformation of the Soviet Union into a major world power
10. Formed as a response to the growing influence of the Soviet Union
14. American foreign policy created to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War