A: The Start Of The Cold War

Question 1

Why were the USA and Russia allies during the 1930s?

Answer 1

They shared a common enemy - the Nazis.

Question 2

Why was there Distrust between the USA and the USSR in the 1930s despite being allies?

Answer 2

-They had opposite political systems. USA was a democracy and USSR was a dictatorship.

-They had opposite economic systems. USA was capitalist and USSR was communist.

Question 3

There was never any _____ between USSR and USA

Answer 3

Direct conflict

Question 4

What was the Truman doctrine?

Answer 4

The Truman Doctrine was a U.S. policy in 1947 that aimed to contain the spread of communism, particularly in Europe. It was written by president Truman.

Question 5

Give two effects of the Truman Doctrine

Answer 5

• Severely damaged USA / USSR Relations

-It established the foundation for the U.S. policy of containment.

Question 6

What was America’s Foreign policy during the cold war?

Answer 6

Containment. Communism must NOT spread to other parts of Europe and the world.