Marshall Aid + Truman Doctrine Flashcards
1
Q
What’s poverty
A
The breeding ground for communism
2
Q
(Truman doctrine) How much money did he give?
Who to?
Did it work?
A
$400
Greece and turkey
By 1949 communism in these countries was defeated
3
Q
What did Marshall do
A
Went to countries to see how much money was needed to get Europe back on its feet
4
Q
(Marshall aid)Why did they grant the money?
How much did they grant?
A
Communism was closing in on the west
$13.75 billion
5
Q
To get the Marshall aid what organisation did you have to be in
A
OEEC
6
Q
What did the aim come in
A
Goods
7
Q
What did it give the USA after Marshall aid
A
Influence in east Europe
8
Q
What did Stalin do about Marshall aid
A
Prevented communist countries from getting it
9
Q
What’s containment
A
Trying to stop spread of communism by keeping it in the country
