The origins of the Cold War (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the US policy of 'containment' designed to do?
What was the US policy of 'containment' designed to do?
Prevent spread of communism globally
Why did communist ideas appeal to Europeans after WWII?
Why did communist ideas appeal to Europeans after WWII?
Severe economic problems & lack of jobs
Which countries had communist governments imposed on them by Soviet forces?
Which countries had communist governments imposed on them by Soviet forces?
Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria
What was the 'domino theory' that influenced US policy?
What was the 'domino theory' that influenced US policy?
One country falling would cause others to
Which two countries were experiencing conflicts that threatened stability?
Which two countries were experiencing conflicts that threatened stability?
Greece and Turkey
When did President Truman announce the Truman Doctrine?
When did President Truman announce the Truman Doctrine?
March 1947
What two opposing ways of life did Truman describe?
What two opposing ways of life did Truman describe?
Capitalism with freedom or communism
What two types of support did the US commit to provide under the Truman Doctrine?
What two types of support did the US commit to provide under the Truman Doctrine?
Military assistance & economic support
Where was the Truman Doctrine first applied?
Where was the Truman Doctrine first applied?
Greece and Turkey
How much aid did the Marshall Plan provide to Europe?
How much aid did the Marshall Plan provide to Europe?
$13 billion
How many Western European countries accepted Marshall Plan aid?
How many Western European countries accepted Marshall Plan aid?
Sixteen countries
How did Stalin respond to the Marshall Plan?
How did Stalin respond to the Marshall Plan?
Forbade Eastern European participation