Truman Doctrine Flashcards
In response to the Soviet spread of control in Eastern Europe, what spread was USA determined to contain?
The spread of communism
What did the Truman doctrine and the Marshall plan increase between Soviet Union and USA
Tension
Truman’s concerns included Europe being devastated after what?
The war
After the war ,many people had no what and no what, so felt hopeless
No money and no jobs
Because people had no jobs or money, what ideology would they be attracted to?
Communism
Those with no money or jobs would be attracted communism as it made sure everyone had what?
Enough
Many Eastern European countries were liberated from what rule by communists, (making them more appealing)
Nazi rule
Many Eastern European countries were liberated from Nazi rule by what country
Soviets
What 3 examples of countries already had communist governments forced upon them
Poland, Romania and Bulgaria
Truman was concerned that if countries e.g. Greece and Turkey became communist , then what would happen to the others?
Would follow
Truman’s concern involved what country’s turning communist, resulting in others following?
Greece and Turkey
Truman’s concern that if Greece and Turkey became communist than others would follow was known as what?
Domino Theory
What speech in 1947 involved president Truman?
The Truman Doctrine
When was the Truman doctrine?
1947
What did the Truman doctrine speech set out about the USA?
Why they should be involved
In Truman’s speech, he claimed that countries faced a choice between either what or what?
Capitalism or communism
In Truman’s speech, he claimed communism was bad because it meant people could not be what?
Free
In Truman’s speech, he claimed the USA had to contain the spread of what?
Commuinism
In Truman’s speech, he said that the USA should provide money and what if necessary?
Troops
In Truman’s speech he said the USA would provide money and troops if necessary to help free government to combat what?
Communist takeovers
What country was prepared to use both economic and military methods to prevent the spread of communism?
USA
