Section 2.3: The western powers response to Soviet action in eastern Europe

Who was George Kennan and what is he known for?

George Kennan was a Diplomat in Moscow and was known for the ‘Long telegram’

What was recieved in the USA on the 22nd February 1946?

The Long telegram

What was Kennan warning of?

Kennan is warning that the true nature of communism is inherently expansionist and deceiving towards countries who have suffered destruction from ww2.

In the ‘long telegram’ it states that the Soviets “Feared foreign penetration”.

What reason is there for this?

The Soviets feared that the western powers were planning to fight against them after Germanys defeat and therefore build a buffer-zone through invaded countries they had control over by purging any rivals.

What country was known as the wealthiest nation in 1945?:

1. USA

2. UK

3. USSR

4. France

1. USA

Why was the USAs wealthy economy a strength after ww2?

It was a strength because Truman would be able to use this wealth to counter the Soviet threat through aiding the countries who have suffered destruction.

What is meant by containment?

The U.S. foreign policy strategy to prevent the expansion of Soviet influence and communism worldwide.

True or false: Due to the British facing bankruptcy in 1947 in aiding the Greek civil war against Soviet-backed Yugoslavs.Truman sent money to Greece which assisted in defeating Elas in 1949.

True

How much money did Truman sent to Greece during its civil war in 1947?

$300mil

When Britain went bankrupt in 1947 during Greece's civil war how many troops were pulled out?:

1. 45,000

2. 39,000

3. 41,000

4. 40,000

4. 40,000

Why did Truman sent money to Greece to defeat ELAS?

Truman feared of a communist domino effect from the east to west, forcing him to abandon the idea of isolationism.

What is a word for a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

Isolationism

True or false: Assisting Turkey with money was Trumans first test of containment after the Truman doctrine.

False: Assisting Greece with money was Trumans first course of action after the Truman doctrine.

When was the Truman doctrine?

1947

What did the Truman Doctrine state?

Truman promised to support ‘free people everywhere who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressure’

What does subjugation mean?

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.