Truman Doctrine

• Who created the Truman Doctrine?


  Harry Truman
• What is the domino effect?


  When one country falls into communism, the surrounding country also falls into the hands of communism
• What is the Truman Doctrine?


  A American policy to contain communism in order for it to stop spreading?
• How concerned should them USSR be about the Truman Doctrine?


  Quite concerned due to USA expanding their influence on other countries to prevent communism from spreading further.
• How much did the USA give to Turkey and Greece to prevent communism spreading there?


  $400 million
• When did Truman outline the Truman Doctrine?


  In March 1947 during a speech
• What has Trumans purpose of his speech about the Truman Doctrine ?


  To make it clear to the USSR that their expansion in Europe had to end
• Which countries would the USA support when they are under threat by communism ?


  all countries