Truman Doctrine (and Marshall Plan) Flashcards
After the war many people had no money, no jobs and were feeling hopeless.-
what ideology would people be attracted to for this?
Communism
Why was communism attractive after the War?
It made sure everyone had enough
Many in Eastern Europe were liberated from Nazi rule by soviets, what does this encourage them to turn to?
Communism
What countries (roughly) already had communist rule forced upon them?
Poland, Romania and Bulgaria
Why was Truman concerned about Poland, Romania and Bulgaria already having communism forced on them?
He feared it could happen with other countries too
What issue with countries such as Greece and Turkey made them vulnerable to Committing (Adding to Truman’s worry)?
Too poor to combat communist revolutions
What theory did Truman fear would happen to countries (across Europe+Middle east) if Greece and Turkey became communist?
Domino theory
What was domino theory?
The theory that if some counties turned communist, others would follow
In a speech in 1947, US president Truman spoke about what?
Why the USA should get involved
In Truman’s speech, what did he claim the choice was between?
Communism and capitalism
In Truman’s speech, why did he claim capitalism as bad?
It meant people could not be free
In Truman’s speech, what did he state the USA must do?
Try to contain the spread of communism
In Truman’s speech, he said the USA should provide 2 things, (1 only if necessary) to help combat communist takeover.
-what were these 2 things to provide?
Money,
And if necessary, troops to help combat government takeover
What was the Truman Doctrine about?
Stopping the spread of communism
As a result of the Truman doctrine, what increased?
Tension
As a result of the Truman doctrine, what happened to the chance of war?
Increased
Why did the chance of war increase?
Stalin could retaliate if they saw the Truman doctrine as a threat
What “policy” happened as a result of the Truman doctrine?
The Marshall plan
When was the marshal plan?
1947
How much money was sent from the USA to help rebuild Europe within the marshal plan?
About $13 billion
Why did the Marshal plan involve USA lending Europe about $13billion?
Because communism appealed to those with nothing to loose,
-so if people had a stake in the capitalist system it becomes more appealing)
How would counties hope to get “Marshal” money?
By trading with USA
How many Western European countries took the money?
16
Britain, France, West Germany and how many other countries took the marshal money?
16
