Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Who sent the Long Telegram in Feb 1946?
Who sent the Long Telegram in Feb 1946?
George Kennan
According to Kennan, what made the Soviets withdraw when faced with strong resistance?
According to Kennan, what made the Soviets withdraw when faced with strong resistance?
They were sensitive to logic of force
Where did Churchill deliver his famous 'iron curtain' speech in March 1946?
Where did Churchill deliver his famous 'iron curtain' speech in March 1946?
Fulton, Missouri
What phrase did Churchill use to describe the division of Europe?
What phrase did Churchill use to describe the division of Europe?
Iron curtain
When was the Truman Doctrine announced and which two countries were the immediate concern?
When was the Truman Doctrine announced and which two countries were the immediate concern?
March 1947; Greece and Turkey
How much aid did Truman request from Congress for Greece and Turkey?
How much aid did Truman request from Congress for Greece and Turkey?
$400 million
What was the main idea of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the main idea of the Truman Doctrine?
Contain the spread of communism
What was the official name of the Marshall Plan launched in 1948?
What was the official name of the Marshall Plan launched in 1948?
European Recovery Program
How much economic aid did the Marshall Plan provide to Western Europe?
How much economic aid did the Marshall Plan provide to Western Europe?
Over $12 billion
What was a key goal of the Marshall Plan besides rebuilding economies?
What was a key goal of the Marshall Plan besides rebuilding economies?
Stop the spread of communism
When did the Berlin Blockade occur?
When did the Berlin Blockade occur?
1948-1949
What did the Soviet Union establish in 1949 to counter the Marshall Plan?
What did the Soviet Union establish in 1949 to counter the Marshall Plan?
COMECON