Truman Doctrine and Marshall plan

• In what year was the Truman Doctrine announced?

  1947
• What are the key points of the Truman Doctrine?

  1. USA would protect people's freedom
  2. USA would stop countries from becoming communist
  3. Communism was more popular in poor countries
• What was 'containment'?

  USA's involvement to stop communism spreading
• What was Marshall Aid?

  113 billion dollars of aid to Europe
• What were two purposes of Marshall Aid?

  1. Help rebuild Europe after WW2
  2. Discourage countries from becoming communist
• What two promises did countries have to make to receive Marshall Aid?

  1. No communist government
  2. Trade with USA, not USSR
• What were two reasons countries accepted Marshall Aid?

  1. Rebuild after WW2 and prevent communism
  2. USA promised to help rebuild factories
• What was Stalin's opinion of Marshall Aid?

  He called it a bribe dividing Europe