Read the excerpt from Churchill’s speech in 1946. This is the first time he used the phrase “iron curtain.”Which statement best summarizes what Churchill is saying in this section of his speech?

Churchill’s “iron curtain” phrase describes Soviet influence spreading across Central and Eastern Europe. He argues that countries in this region had come under Soviet control or influence, rather than remaining fully independent. So the best summary is “The Soviet Union has taken over Central and Eastern Europe.”

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