Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan

Question 1

What is the relationship between poorer countries and communism?

Answer 1

Poorer countries are more likely to fall to communism

This is due to the fear of the spread of communism in Europe.

Question 2

What did the Truman Doctrine aim to portray?

Answer 2

It aimed to show the US vs USSR as good vs evil.

Question 3

What initial amount did the Truman Doctrine start with for Greece?

Answer 3

$400 million

Question 4

What types of aid did the Truman Doctrine provide?

Answer 4

It was financial/economic but also military.

Question 5

How much money did the USA spend overall in the western bloc?

Answer 5

$13.3 billion

Question 6

What was the gross national product of Marshall Plan countries from April 1948 to December 1951?

Answer 6

Increased significantly

Question 7

What types of aid were sent under the Marshall Plan?

Answer 7

• Food
• Fuel
• Machinery
• Money

Question 8

What was the total amount given by the Marshall Plan?

Answer 8

$13.3 billion

Question 9

What effect did the Marshall Plan have on Europe?

Answer 9

It separated Western and Eastern Europe even more.