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What was the Truman Doctrine?
The Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, was a US policy to support countries resisting communism.
What did the Truman Doctrine signify for US foreign policy?
It marked a shift toward active containment of Soviet influence and communist expansion.
How did the Truman Doctrine affect US-Soviet relations?
It heightened tensions, as the USSR saw it as direct American interference to counter communism globally.
What was the Marshall Plan?
The Marshall Plan was a US program offering financial aid to European countries to rebuild after WWII.
Why was the Marshall Plan introduced in 1947?
The USA aimed to strengthen European economies, support democratic governments, and prevent communism’s spread.
How much aid was provided under the Marshall Plan?
Around $13 billion was provided to Western European countries to help rebuild after WWII.
How did the USSR respond to the Marshall Plan?
The USSR condemned the Marshall Plan as "dollar imperialism," viewing it as a way for the USA to dominate Europe economically.
How did the Marshall Plan impact US-Soviet relations?
The plan deepened the East-West divide, with the USSR banning Eastern bloc countries from accepting Marshall aid, solidifying the split in Europe.
