Truman Doctrine Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
When was the Truman doctrine
A
1947
2
Q
Cause of the Truman doctrine
A
Kennans long telegram and Soviet expansion
3
Q
Consequences of the Truman doctrine
A
Helped prevent the spread of communism by proving financial aid to poorer countries so less tempted to by communism
4
Q
Explanation of the Truman doctrine
A
US provide aid to all democratic nations under threat to communism and shifted US foreign policy to containment
