Truman doctrine Flashcards
What is the Truman Doctrine?
A policy announced by President Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947, to support free peoples resisting subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures.
What prompted the Truman Doctrine?
The withdrawal of British financial and military aid to Greece and Turkey, which faced internal instability and external Soviet pressure.
What was the core principle of the Truman Doctrine?
The U.S’s commitment to political, military, and economic assistance to countries threatened by communism or authoritarian forces.
What immediate actions did Truman take under the Truman Doctrine?
Requested $400 million in aid for Greece and Turkey: $300 million for Greece and $100 million for Turkey.
What were the broader implications of the Truman Doctrine?
It became the foundation for U.S. Cold War policy, justified U.S. involvement in global conflicts, and marked a shift to active global engagement.
How did the USSR react to the Truman Doctrine?
It viewed the doctrine as evidence of U.S. determination to expand its influence, intensifying Cold War tensions.
What impact did the Truman Doctrine have on U.S. foreign policy?
It institutionalized the U.S. as a global policeman against communism, leading to military alliances like NATO and economic programs like the Marshall Plan.
