How the USA tried to stop the spread of communism

Question 1

What was the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 1

It was put in place to stop countries being forced to become Communist by outside pressures by the USSR

Question 2

Give one example of he Truman Doctrine in action and what happened

Answer 2

Greece

Civil war between royalists and communists and America gave royalists money

Question 3

Give two reasons why the Truman Doctrine increased tension

Answer 3

• America was intervening in eastern Europe’s business

- Publicly announced Communism as he enemy which is against the USSR

Question 4

What was the Marshall Plan?

Answer 4

America would give money to countries that were at risk of becoming Communist to stop it. The money would be given back with interest

Question 5

How did Truman believe the Marshall Plan would contain Communism?

Answer 5

Because if the people in countries at risk of becoming Communist stay above the poverty line, they will be happier so won’t need to turn to Communism

Question 6

By 1953, how much did the USA pay out as part of the Marshall plan

Answer 6

$17 billion

Question 7

What are the two main reasons why the Marshall Plan increased tension?

Answer 7

• USA was getting involved in Europe’s business

- Stalin believed it was a selfish attempt to boost the USA’s own economy

Question 8

When was the Truman Doctrine introduced?

Answer 8

1947

Question 9

When was Marshall Aid introduced?

Answer 9

1947