Greece

Question 1

Why was Greece seen as significant?

Answer 1

By 1948, Greece were the only eastern European countries not controlled by Communist governments.

Question 2

What was the situation in Greece in 1944?

Answer 2

• There were two rival groups - the monarchists and the Communists.
• The Communists wanted Greece to be a Soviet republic.
• The monarchists wanted the return of the king of Greece.

Question 3

Why did Churchill send British troops to Greece in 1945?

Answer 3

• Supposedly to help restore order and supervise free elections.
• In fact, British supported the monarchists and the king was return to power.

Question 4

In 1946, what did the USSR do after British’s interference in Greece?

Answer 4

• They protested to the United Nations that British troops were a threat to peace in Greece.

Question 5

What did the UN do after USSR’s ‘accusation’ of Britain and what did this result to?

Answer 5

• The UN took no action.
• The Communists tried to take control of Greece by force.
• 1946, a civil war developed between communists and supporters of the Greek monarchy, backed by Britain.

Question 6

What was the British’s problem?

Answer 6

They could not afford the war.

Question 7

When did the British announce that they were withdrawing troops from Greece?

Answer 7

24 February 1947

Question 8

What action did the US take?

Answer 8

The US paid for the British troops to stay in Greece.

Question 9

What did the British do after receiving aid from the US?

Answer 9

Propping up the king’s government.

Question 10

What was the situation in Greece by 1950?

Answer 10

The royalists were in control of Greece, although they were a very weak government and were always in crisis.