The Importance of the Truman Doctrine + Marshall Plan

Question 1

Who was the Marshall plan named after?

Answer 1

George Marshall the American Secretary of State, who suggested giving aid to Europe.

Question 2

By 1953, how much money did the USA provide to countries to help with the rebuilding of economies and help increase the standard of living?

Answer 2

17 billion dollars

Question 3

Europe became divided into east and west. Stalin prevented which Eastern European countries from getting involved?

Answer 3

Czechoslovakia, Poland

Question 4

What was coniform?

Answer 4

This was an information Bureau that aimed to coordinate Communist Parties throughout Europe. Eastern European countries lost independence and Stalin wanted to ensure that Eastern Europe followed exactly what the USSR wanted them to.

Question 5

What was comecon?

Answer 5

This was founded in 1949. It was supposed to be the means by which the USSR could financially support the economies of Eastern Europe, but in reality it was a way of making sure they could control those countries’ economies.

Question 6

When was the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 6

1947

Question 7

What did Truman announce in his speech?

Answer 7

That he will be sending $400 million to Greece to stop the spread of communism and communists taking over

Question 8

Truman also made clear in the speech of the USA’s position on communism, which was?

Answer 8

To stop the spread of communism by containing it

Question 9

When was there a civil war in Greece?

Answer 9

1947

Question 10

What was the Truman doctrine inspired by ?

Answer 10

Kenan telegram, which became known as the Truman Doctrine