Attitudes of Truman and Stalin

What did Truman and Stalin believe about their ideologies?

They did not believe that their ideologies could coexist in peace.

Who was Stalin and when did he come to power?

Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union, coming to power in 1928 after a power struggle following Lenin’s death.

What type of state did Stalin lead?

A totalitarian state.

What were Stalin’s personal traits that influenced his foreign policy?

He was paranoid and had a security complex, contributing to his fear that the US would destroy communism.

What was Stalin’s ambition regarding Eastern Europe?

To dominate Eastern Europe.

What tactic demonstrates Stalin’s approach to expanding control?

His ‘salami tactics’.

Who was Truman and when was he president?

Truman was the President of the United States from 1945 to 1953.

What was Truman’s attitude towards communism?

He was a staunch anti-communist.

How did Truman’s approach to Stalin differ from Roosevelt’s?

He was more belligerent (aggressive) to Stalin than his predecessor, Roosevelt.