Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan

What was the Truman Doctrine

a policy which stated that the US would give aid to any country threatened by communism

Why was the Truman Doctrine significant

it ended the period of isolationism in America, whereby America would not get involved in international relations

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan

to help Europe regain a good economy after WW2 and help prevent spread of communism

Name 2 reasons Truman wanted to rebuild European Economies

1. It would give US trade partners 2. A stronger economy would make communism seem less attractive

Name two consequences of the Truman Doctrine

1. caused rivalry between US and Soviet Union to increase 2. The US decided they would provide economic aid to European countries

George Kennan

American Diplomat to Soviet Union who was a key advisor to President Truman

Which two countries were threatened by Communism?

Greece and Turkey

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister of Great Britain who gave his famous speech in March of 1946 regarding Iron Curtain

Joseph Stalin

Ruthless dictator of the Soviet Union determined to establish communism throughout Europe

George Marshall

Secretary of State who was chosen to head the US aid program to European nations

Name Similarities and Differences of Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan

Similarities: both were created to prevent spread of communism; both gave financial aid to European countries Differences: Marshall Plan gave only economic support not military; Marshall Plan helped all Eastern European countries, Truman Doctrine sent aid to Turkey and Greece only.

Moltov

Soviet ambassador to United Nations..he was Stalin's yes man