RESPONSES TO EXPANSION (1947 - 1949) Flashcards
key dates + features
Response to the Soviet Expansion?
Truman Doctrine
Goal of the Truman Doctrine?
America will protect countries threatened by the spread of communism
When was the Truman Doctrine announced?
1947
USSR response to the Truman Doctrine?
Cominform
Goal of Cominform?
Help Soviet Union co-ordinate communist parties throughtout europe
When was Cominform announced?
1947
(2nd) Response to the Soviet Expansion?
Marshall Plan
Goal of the Marshall Plan?
Giving money to any European country in need of financial help post-ww2
Consequences of the Marshall Plan?
Non-communist countries receive money, whilst communist countries suffer. Stops spread of communism + creates divide; IRON CURTAIN
When was the Marshall Plan implemented?
1947
Response to the Marshall Plan?
Comecon
(Initial) Goal of Comecon?
Financially aid Communist satellite states
Consequences of Comecon?
Controlled states’ economies + gave USSR access to resources eg; Czechoslovakia on coal, iron, steel
When was Comecon introduced?
1949