Question

What event led directly to the formation of the Warsaw Pact?

The Soviets divided Berlin with a wall.
Berlin was divided into zones in 1945.
West Germany joined NATO in 1955.
Secret police patrolled Eastern Europe.

Answer 1

West Germany joined NATO in 1955.

Explanation: The Warsaw Pact was established in 1955 after West Germany became a part of NATO. It was formally known as the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance. The Warsaw Pact, made up of Central and Eastern European countries, was meant to counter the threat from the NATO countries.

Answer 2

West Germany joined NATO in 1955.