The Truman Doctrine Flashcards
What was Marshall aid?
The act of giving sums of money to countries so they don’t need to succumb to communism
Who was Marshall aid named after?
George Marshall, Secretary of State
What was the Truman doctrine a reaction to?
Stalin taking over Eastern Europe, Stalin was a threat to world peace
What was the political reaction of the USA to Stalin?
The Truman doctrine: providing help to any country threatened by communism
What was the economic reaction of the USA to Stalin?
Marshall aid: providing financial aid to any country protected by the Truman doctrine
What was the political reaction of Russia to the Truman doctrine?
Cominform: to coordinate the policies of all the soviet satellite states
What was the economic reaction of Russia to Marshall aid?
Comecon: communist economic council to coordinate the economies of all the satellite states
USSR forbids her satellite states from accepting Marshall aid
Why was the Truman doctrine known as containment?
It was made to contain communism behind the iron curtain so it doesn’t spread any further
Why were the states surrounding USSR known as satellite states?
They were dominated by Russia
Why did USSR refuse Marshall aid?
Stalin thought the financial aid would persuade USSR to escape from communism, he saw it as a threat
Why did USA lend money to countries in Western Europe?
They believed communism succeeded where people were poor so by increasing their economy they wouldn’t go to communism
How much money was given from USA to UK as Marshall aid?
3.2 billion dollars
How much money was given from USA to west Germany as Marshall aid?
1.4 billion dollars
How much money was given from USA to Greece as Marshall aid?
694 million dollars
Why did helping Europe help the USA?
The USA was creating markets for its exports
