6. Truman Doctrine (Cold War)

What were the causes of the Truman Doctrine?

1) It was a response to the spread of Communism by the Soviet Union in Easter Europe. 2) 1945, atomic-bomb so military superiority- using the fear of the bomb to try to stop Communist expansionism. 3) Greece. The doctrine is a response to the unstable situations in Turkey and particularly, Greece. Britain could no longer support Greece. The United States didn't want to risk the potential Communist takeover of a strategically important country in Easter Europe Start of CONTAINMENT

1) What are the results of the Truman Doctrine?

1) the Greek government is able to defeat the Guerrilla Communist's with the U.S.'s aid (400 million)

When was the Truman Doctrine

1947, Truman made his speech to the U.S. Congress on the 12th of March 1947

2) What are the results of the Truman Doctrine?

2) Rivalry between the Soviet Union and the U.S grew. World becomes divided onto which side they choose- two armed camps.

3) What are the results of the Truman Doctrine?

3) U.S. becomes committed to a policy of Containment. Became involved in Europena affairs

4) What are the results of the Truman Doctrine?

4) Truman Doctrine introduce Marshall Aid/ Marshall Plan

5) What are the results of the Truman Doctrine?

5) The USSR set up Cominform

What was Truman's belief?

That the United States had the obligation to 'support free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities ou by outside pressures'