Truman doctrine

Question 1

What was written on a letter from Truman to James Byrne the US Secretary of State

Answer 1

There isn’t any doubt in my mind that Russia intends an invasion of Turkey.
Unless Russia is faced with an iron fist and strong language another war is in the making.
I’m tired of babysitting the Soviets

Question 2

Why was the Truman doctrine created

Answer 2

Due to concerns of:
the long telegram
satellite states
Iron Curtain speech

Question 3

What were the new fears of

Answer 3

Greek Civil War
-there a communist forces trying to take over the country this can spread communism even further and make Stalin and the USSR more powerful
-USA Sent troops to Greece to prevent this

Question 4

When was the Truman doctrine

Answer 4

1947

Question 5

What was done in the Truman doctrine

Answer 5

Set out a policy of containment
Gave a speech saying USA must do everything to support those being threatened by communism

Question 6

What is a policy of containment

Answer 6

Trying to contain communism and stopping it from spreading

Question 7

Why was the speech scary for USSR

Answer 7

Never actually said what they would do to support countries threatened by communism