the truman doctrine and the mardhall plan : how did USA react to Soviet expansionism Flashcards
how was stalin expansionist
stalin wanted to exoand his influence and wanted communism to have world domination
ideological to describe what stalin did in eastern europe
he wanted to spread his ideas and beliefs and he believed that he should share them with the world
aggressive to describe what stalin did in eastern europe
he was ready to use violence and atomic bombs on anyone who opposed him or his ideas ( communism)
what happened in greece in 1947 regarding britain
the british government announces it cannot carry on fighting the war. Truman decides US should take over ( marshall plan starts to take place)
( britain didn’t have the soldiers, or money or willpower to carry on fighting)
WHAT DID THE US DO
USA sent loads of mules to the farmers in greece as a form of aid. This allows the farmers to plow their fields, get transportation to bring their crops to market, earn money and get a better life. if they have a good life they won’t resort to communism
what did the usa send to france as a form of aid
tractors
