The Truman Doctrine and Marshall PlanSummaryThe Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were implemented to stop the expansion of Communism. In the Truman Doctrine the US pledges 400 million dollars to Greece and Turkey to ensure that they didnt turn to Communism. It became a mantra for American policy throughout the world to stop the spread of Communism. Known as the "Line in the sand." The Marshall Plan was propsed by George C. Marshall, the secretary of state. It was propsed aid to rebuild western Europe after WWII. There were 16 nations who applied for the aid. This was the US's way of paying off countries to prevent them from turning.
Quote"The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it."
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NotesThe Truman Doctrine, 1947
Subjunctive QuestionIf the Marshall Plan was not implemented, how would this have affected the spread of communism?
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