Truman Doctrine

Objective: Analyze the role of Communism in America

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

Truman Doctrine

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.

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

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

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

Domino Theory

Communism spreads like a disease

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

The Soviet Union and Eastern European countries were invited to be helped with the Marshall Plan but they refused

Why?

What will happen to “Europe” if he stops pedaling?