Origins

Question 1

What was the Truman Doctrine

Answer 1

The USA was prepared to send money, equipment, and advice to any country threatened by a Communist takeover.

Question 2

When was the Truman Doctrine introduced?

Answer 2

March 1947

Question 3

What did a Soviet sphere of influence mean for Stalin?

Answer 3

The USSR had some control over that region to prevent the setup of a fascist government

Question 4

What was the Soviet policy? Why did they disagree on this in the Potsdam Conference?

Answer 4

Soviet policy would allow Stalin to set up pro-Soviet governments in Eastern Europe.

Because Truman believed Stalin wanted to build up a Soviet empire - a threat to prosperity and international trade

Question 5

In comparison to Roosevelt, Truman was…

Answer 5

He was more Anti-Communist

Question 6

In what year did Stalin set up a Soviet government in Poland?

Answer 6

1945

Question 7

What was the Long Telegram about?

Answer 7

• Called for the destruction of capitalism as there would be no peace. (This emphasised how they believed in a lack of coexistence)
• The USSR was building up its military power

Question 8

What was the Novikov’s Telegram about?

Answer 8

• America wanted to dominate the world
• The American public were being prepared for war

Question 9

When did the Sovietisation of Eastern Europe start

Answer 9

1945 - The Soviets had set up Soviet governments in Poland

Question 10

Why did Stalin create satellite countries in Eastern Europe?

Answer 10

Because he wanted to create a buffer zone of friendly Communist countries for additional security to prevent another invasion

Question 11

By 1946

Answer 11

5 countries had a Communist government;
Albania, Romania, Hungary, Poland and Bulgaria

Question 12

By 1946

Answer 12

5 countries had a Communist government;
Albania, Romania, Hungary, Poland and Bulgaria