Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan

Question 1

What policy did the United States adopt in 1947?

Answer 1

Containment

This policy was articulated by President Harry Truman.

Question 2

What was the main intent of the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 2

To support nations resisting communist influence

This doctrine was a response to Soviet expansionist actions after World War II.

Question 3

What events prompted the announcement of the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 3

Stalin’s delay in removing Soviet troops from Iran and pressure on Turkey

These actions were related to control over the Turkish Straits.

Question 4

What was President Truman’s primary goal with the Truman Doctrine?

Answer 4

To counteract Soviet aggression and prevent the spread of communism

This was particularly focused on Greece and Turkey.

Question 5

What type of aid did the Truman Doctrine promise to countries?

Answer 5

Military aid

This was directed at countries resisting communism.

Question 6

What broader strategy did the Truman Doctrine lay the foundation for?

Answer 6

Containment strategy

This strategy aimed to stop the spread of Soviet influence.

Question 7

What marked the beginning of America’s active involvement in global affairs?

Answer 7

The Truman Doctrine

It aimed to stop Soviet influence and shaped U.S. policy during the Cold War.

Question 8

True or False: The Truman Doctrine was only a regional policy.

Answer 8

False

It became the ideological framework for U.S. interventions worldwide during the Cold War.