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Shift of power

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Shift of power refers to a significant change or redistribution of influence or control among nations or regions. In European history, this often occurred after major conflicts or events that reshaped political boundaries.

Related terms

Cold War: The Cold War was a period of political tension between Western democratic countries led by the United States and communist countries led by the Soviet Union following World War II.

Iron Curtain: The term 'Iron Curtain' refers to Winston Churchill's metaphorical description of the division between Western Europe (capitalist democracies) and Eastern Europe (communist states) during the Cold War.

Berlin Wall: The Berlin Wall was a physical barrier constructed by East Germany in 1961 to separate West Berlin from East Berlin. Its fall in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and a shift of power in Europe.

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What led to the shift of power from monarchies to people's representation in 19th-century Europe?
Which event marked the end of World War II and resulted in a significant shift of power in Europe?
What conflict led to the shift of power from Spain and Austria to Britain and France in the 18th Century?

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