The Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan Flashcards
What is the “domino effect”
As more countries had communist governments they would support communist revolutions in other countries
Where and When did Winston Churchill give the Iron Curtain speech
March 1946 , Futon , USA
What was the Truman Doctrine
Truman doctrine offered military and financial and military aid to countries resisting communism
When was the Truman Doctrine
1947
What was the Marshall Plan
Economic assistance to back up the Truman Doctrine
What countries received the most Marshall plan money
Britain and France
What was “containment”
Containing the spread of communism by providing military and economic assistance
What was dollar imperialism
The USA dominating distant lands through economic aid
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall plan created increased ……. between the US and USSR
tensions
