[5] How did the USA react to Soviet expansionism?

What was Kennan’s “Long Telegram”

On February 22, 1946, George F. Kennan sent his 8,000-word Long Telegram to the U.S. State Department, outlining his views on Soviet foreign policy. It became the foundation for the U.S. containment strategy during the Cold War.

What was Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech

Said on March 5th 1946, The Iron Curtain specifically refers to the imaginary line dividing Europe between Soviet influence and Western influence

What was the Containment?

The strategy Truman developed in 1945-7, which was intended to prevent the USSR spreading any further. It’s main components were the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid

What is Truman Doctrine give an example

that the US would provide political, military and economic assistance to all nations under threat from USSR taking over. For example, Truman persuaded Congress to provide $400 million in economic and military aid for Greece.

EXPLAIN What was the Marshall Aid?

Announced by Secretary of State George Marshall at Harvard University in June 1947, the Marshall Plan aimed to stabilize Europe’s economies and prevent the spread of communism in democratic nations. Sixteen countries accepted the aid, which was applied to the western zones of Germany, breaching the Potsdam Agreement.

What was Stalin’s response to Containment?

COMINFORM was set up by the USSR in 1947 to ensure that all communist countries followed the USSR model

Tightened control over Czechoslovakia