Foreign Developments: The origins of the Containment Policy and the Marshall Plan Flashcards
What did the Yalta Axioms believe with Stalin for the Yalta Conference?
That a deal could be made with him
Which group of Axioms had been observing Stalin from Latvia since the early 1930s?
Riga Axioms
Why did the Riga Axioms feel that Stalin could not have a deal made with him?
They had seen what he was capable of
What was Stalin starting to do near the USSR by August 1945?
Expand into Eastern European nations
What percentage of Americans wanted further cooperation with the Soviet Union after WWII?
50%
What did Stalin say he was trying to do by expanding USSR influence?
Improve security for the USSR
Who made the “Iron Curtain” speech?
Winston Churchill
What year was the Iron Curtain speech said?
1946
What was said in the Iron Curtain speech?
There was a divide between Western Europe and Communist Eastern Europe
Which prominent Democratic politician supported the use of military force against the USSR?
Henry Wallace
How did Truman’s secretary of state before George Marshall feel the USA should act towards the USSR?
He felt they should have used military force against them
What year was the Truman Doctrine created?
1947
What did the Truman Doctrine advocate for?
A containment of Communism
How much money did Truman request to help fights in Turkey and Greece in 1947?
$400 million
What happened with Greece in relation to Communism in the end?
They did not fall to Communsim
How did it seem in relation to the Truman Doctrine with Greece not falling to Communism?
It made it seem like the Truman Doctrine was successful.
What year did the USSR take over Poland?
1945
Which telegram did George Kennan create?
Long Telegram
What was the purpose of the Long Telegram?
To give information to the USA about the USSR
Who was made Truman’s new Secretary of State?
George Marshall
What plan did George Marshall make?
Marshall Plan
What was the aim of the Marshall Plan in relation to the 1947 Truman Doctrine?
It was prevent communism spreading to bankrupt Western European nations
How much money was given in the Marshall Plan?
$13 billion
Which part of Europe did the Marshall Plan offer aid to?
Eastern European nations
What was the situation for most European nations by the time the Marshall Plan was made?
They were under Soviet control
What year was the Marshall Plan made?
1948
