The Truman doctrine Flashcards
1
Q
Which countries in 1947 were the next to fall to communism?
A
Greece and Turkey
2
Q
Truman ______ the _______ to provide aid in the form of _____ and _____ for _______ and ______.
A
Persuaded American Congress Arms Money Greece Turkey
3
Q
In _____, the _______ were eventually _____ in 1949 following a _________.
A
Greece
Communists
Defeated
Civil war
4
Q
This led to the United States becoming _______ to a policy of stopping the spread of ______. This was the policy of _______.
A
Committed
Communism
Containment