World History • Cold War • Lesson 3

Dividing Europe: Berlin and the Iron Curtain

Task

Explain the Division

Use your understanding of the lesson to explain how Europe became divided after World War II.

Include:
  • What happened to Germany
  • Why Berlin was divided
  • What the Iron Curtain represents
Final Response

Make a Historical Claim

In 4–6 sentences, explain why the division of Europe increased tension during the Cold War.