Truman Doctrine

• Why was the Truman Doctrine more significant than Kennan's long telegram and the iron curtain speech?

  The Truman doctrine solidified the US 'attack' on communism. By offering Greece and Turkey aid it was closer to Stalin and more threatening (as turkey and USSR share a border)
• Why did the Truman Doctrine increase tensions?

  Showed to the US that the USSR and other communist countries were strong and united so it wouldn't be easy for Truman to get rid of communism. Also threatened Stalin though because Truman was actively trying containment
• How did the Soviets react to the Truman Doctrine?

  - July 1947: walked out of the Paris Peace conference, due to western aggression- Communist representatives met in Poland. Created the 'Communist information bureau / cominform. To unite and coordinate communist groups across Europe so that they all functioned under Moscow - Zhdanov doctrine: world is split into two - imperialist US wants to shut down USSR and control the world. Other side is democratic USSR
• Was there any Soviet involvement in the Greek Civil War?

  Did not aid the Greek communists because they were not loyal to Moscow
• Why did the Truman Doctrine increase tensions?

  The USSR saw it as western aggression. Encroaching of communist sphere of influence; Turkey and USSR share a border
• When was the Truman Doctrine?

  12th March 1947
• How much aid was given to Turkey and Greece?

  $400 million
• Why did US fund the Greek Civil War?

  - they supported the anti-communists - UK could no longer fund it
• When did Britain announce the stop of funds?

  February 1947
• What did Truman's statement announce?

  The Truman Doctrine - a policy of containment to stop communism / prevent it from spreading
• Why did the US become involved in the Greek Civil War?

  They believed that both countries were at risk of falling to communism
• What happened during the Greek Civil War?

  Civil war broke out between monarchists and communists