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Truman Doctrine
Objective: Analyze the role of Communism in America
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The Cold War Not only will the
U.S. keep Communism in a container, but the U.S. will also help countries around the world resist Communism – This is known as the Truman Doctrine
Truman arranged for $400 million to be sent to Turkey and Greece so that Communism would not spread
President Truman
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Truman Doctrine
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Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine in March 1947 promised that the USA “would support free peoples who are resisting” communism.
This led to containment – policy of containing communism where it is.
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Truman Doctrine
Greece and Turkey were undergoing post-World War II political and economic upheaval
USSR wants to extend influence into these areas Under policy of containment, USA cannot let
this happen
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Truman Doctrine
Truman Doctrine Pres. Truman asks Congress for $400 million
in aid for Turkey & Greece in 1947 Hoping pumping money into their economies
would prevent the turn to communism By 1950, US gave over $660 million to Greece
and Turkey Truman doctrine represents further movement
away from neutrality
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Containment The U.S. decided
the best way to confront the U.S.S.R. was to limit their influence
Containment became the official policy of the U.S. from 1946 to the present
Think of trying to keep Communism in a container
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Domino Theory
Communism spreads like a disease
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Marshall Plan The Marshall Plan tried
to prevent this The Marshall Plan gave
European countries more than 13 billion dollars over a four year period
Europe was able to feed her people, rebuild her cities, and avoid Communism
The U.S. got an enormous amount of business, a Democratic Europe, and status as a World Power
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The Soviet Union and Eastern European countries were invited to be helped with the Marshall Plan but they refused
Why?
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What will happen to “Europe” if he stops pedaling?
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