Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan

• What did the Soviet Union establish in Eastern Europe after the war?

  Communist governments
• What was President Truman's main concern regarding communism?

  The spread of communism in Europe
• What was the name of Truman's plan to stop communism?

  Truman Doctrine
• What did the Truman Doctrine involve?

  Giving money and sending troops to Europe
• Who carried out the Marshall Plan?

  George Marshall
• What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

  To provide economic aid to war-torn countries
• What did the Soviet Union's Red Army occupy?

  Much of Eastern Europe
• Why were people in Stalin's satellite countries attracted to communism?

  Poverty and destruction made communism appealing
• How did Truman view the relationship between democracy and communism?

  Democracy offered freedom, communism forced ideas
• How much money did Truman promise to Greece and Turkey?

  $400 million
• What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

  To prevent the spread of communism
• What was the economic aid provided by the Marshall Plan intended to do?

  Help countries recover from war
• What did the British Foreign Secretary call the Marshall Plan?

  A ‘Lifeline to sinking men’
• Which countries received aid from the Marshall Plan?

  Britain, France, West Germany, Belgium, Italy, Austria
• Why did Stalin refuse the Marshall Plan money?

  He believed it was American imperialism
• How much money did the USA give through the Marshall Plan between 1948-52?

  $12.7 billion
• What term did Stalin use to criticize the USA's actions?

  Dollar Imperialism
• How did the relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union change after the Marshall Plan?

  Increased mistrust and opposition
• What was the result of the ideological divide in Europe?

  Division into Western and Eastern Europe
• What metaphor describes the division in Europe?

  Iron Curtain
• What were the key components of the Truman Doctrine?

  • Economic aid to countries resisting communism
  • Military support to prevent communist influence
  • Containment strategy to limit communism's spread
• What were the implications of the Marshall Plan for Europe?

  • Economic recovery for war-torn countries
  • Strengthened ties between the USA and Western Europe
  • Increased tensions with the Soviet Union