The origins of the Cold War (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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US policy of preventing spread of communism & Soviet influence
US policy of preventing spread of communism & Soviet influence
Containment
US foreign policy shift after WWII
US foreign policy shift after WWII
From isolationism to active global engagement vs communism
Why post-war Europe was vulnerable to communism
Why post-war Europe was vulnerable to communism
Severe economic problems, lack of jobs, food & housing
Countries with communist govts imposed by Soviet forces
Countries with communist govts imposed by Soviet forces
Poland, Romania, Bulgaria
Domino theory definition
Domino theory definition
If one country fell to communism, neighbours would follow
Countries facing internal communist conflicts post-WWII
Countries facing internal communist conflicts post-WWII
Greece and Turkey
Truman Doctrine (1947)
Truman Doctrine (1947)
US would actively support countries facing communist threats
Two opposing ways of life in Truman Doctrine
Two opposing ways of life in Truman Doctrine
Capitalism with democratic freedoms vs communism with control
Type of support US committed under Truman Doctrine
Type of support US committed under Truman Doctrine
Military assistance and economic support
When Truman Doctrine was announced
When Truman Doctrine was announced
March 1947
Marshall Plan purpose
Marshall Plan purpose
Economic recovery program to rebuild Europe & reduce communism
Amount of aid provided by Marshall Plan
Amount of aid provided by Marshall Plan
$13 billion
Stalin's response to Marshall Plan for Eastern Europe
Stalin's response to Marshall Plan for Eastern Europe
Forbade Eastern European countries from participating