The Domino Theory

Soviet Union

Brought most of the countries of Eastern Europe under its influence as part of the post -- World War II settlement.

Domino Theory

A foreign policy during the 1950s to 1980s that states if one one land in a region came under the influence of communism, then surrounding countreis would follow.

Communism

A theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives accodring to their ability and needs.

When did Eisenhower give his famous, "Domino Theory" speech?

April 07, 1954

During what other war did the domino theory come into play?

Cold War

Harry Truman

Declared what became known as the Truman Doctrine in 1947, promising to contribute financial aid to Greece and Turkey.

Who said, "You knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly." when they were explaining the domino theory?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

In what order would the countries fall if they fell to communism?

Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, India

What was the Marshall Plan?

To give aide to the countries of Western Europe (along with Greece and Turkey) to keep them from falling under Soviet domination.

Vietnam War

When Eisenhower gave one of his famous speeches about the domino theory and its affects on the country and the countries surrounding.