West reaction to USSR takeover

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What is the Long Telegram 
Sent in 1946 by an American diplomat in Moscow. Warned US of agressive plans to take over the world with communism. Set out policy of containment.
What is the Iron Curtain Speech 
A speech made by Churchill in 1946 warning that most of E.E was under Soviet control and that firm action needed to be taken. Angered Stalin
What is Truman Doctrine 
US promise to help any country under threat of communism. Sent 400mil dollars to Greece. This was containment
What was the Marshall Plan 
The economic plan that supplied Europe with 17 billion dollars to recover.
Why was the Truman Doctrine created 
Britain couldn't afford to support the Greek Civil War. France + Italy were suffering also. US no longer isolationist
why was marshall plan introduced
to kick-start european economy for trade
less support for communism
bribe for capitalism

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