The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When were Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan announced?
When were Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan announced?
1947
Main US concern in Eastern Europe after WWII
Main US concern in Eastern Europe after WWII
Soviet expansion
Europe's condition after WWII (1945)
Europe's condition after WWII (1945)
In ruins, millions homeless & unemployed
Which Eastern European countries had communist govts installed by USSR?
Which Eastern European countries had communist govts installed by USSR?
Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria
What did US fear if Greece/Turkey fell to communism?
What did US fear if Greece/Turkey fell to communism?
Domino effect across Europe & Middle East
What Truman Doctrine committed US to do
What Truman Doctrine committed US to do
Prevent spread of communism worldwide
Key principle from Truman Doctrine
Key principle from Truman Doctrine
Containment
Purpose of Marshall Plan
Purpose of Marshall Plan
Economic aid to rebuild Europe & prevent communism
Total Marshall Plan aid (1947-1951)
Total Marshall Plan aid (1947-1951)
150 billion today)
How many countries received Marshall Plan aid?
How many countries received Marshall Plan aid?
16 Western European countries
Condition for receiving Marshall Plan aid
Condition for receiving Marshall Plan aid
Adopt capitalist systems & trade with US
Soviet view of Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan
Soviet view of Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan
Direct threats to their sphere of influence
US policy ended by Truman Doctrine
US policy ended by Truman Doctrine
Isolationism