( C1 ) The Truman Doctrine and Marshal Plan

Question 1

When was the Truman Doctrine announced and by who

Answer 1

Truman doctrine was announced in March 1947 by president Truman

Question 2

what did the Truman doctrine promise

Answer 2

the Truman doctrine promised military aid to countries resisting communist take over

Question 3

what did the American gov decide to back the Truman doctrine with and why

Answer 3

with financial help due to them believing that communist beliefs are held more in poverty stricken areas

Question 4

what did the marshal plan then give

Answer 4

the marshal plan then gave millions of dollars to European countries who were suffering by economic problems due to the second world war

Question 5

what did the SU view this money lending scheme as and what did they do about

Answer 5

the SU saw this as an attempt to gain favour and expand its influence so the SU stopped Eastern European countries from accepting aid