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What was the main concern of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the main concern of the Truman Doctrine?
Why did Britain ask the USA for help in supporting Greece in 1947?
Why did Britain ask the USA for help in supporting Greece in 1947?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Aid program?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Aid program?
How much aid was given to European countries between 1947-51?
How much aid was given to European countries between 1947-51?
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What was the outcome of the Truman Doctrine's intervention in Greece?
What was the outcome of the Truman Doctrine's intervention in Greece?
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What was Stalin's perception of the Marshall Aid program?
What was Stalin's perception of the Marshall Aid program?
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Study Notes
Post-WWII Greece and the Rise of Communism
- After WWII, Greece appeared to be under threat from Communism, despite the royalist success in the 1946 elections.
- The Greek government was under attack from Communist rebels, and Britain was unable to provide financial support due to the cost of intervention.
- In 1947, Britain asked the USA for help, and the US provided a $400M loan, marking its first intervention in Europe since 1945.
The Truman Doctrine
- Truman was concerned about the spread of Communism and was determined to take action.
- He offered arms, supplies, and money to Greece, and by 1949, Communism in Greece was defeated following the Civil War.
- The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain Communism, but not to push it back, and offered support to all countries that declined Communism.
Marshall Aid
- Truman saw war-ravaged Europe as a "breeding ground" for Communism and believed it was vital to encourage countries to become prosperous again.
- The Marshall Aid plan was proposed by George Marshall to help European countries recover from the war.
- The aid also created a market for US exports and was seen as a way to prevent the spread of Communism.
- Stalin viewed Marshall Aid as "dollar imperialism" and refused to accept it, banning Eastern European countries under USSR control from participating.
Tension and Aid
- Between 1947-51, $12 billion was given in aid, providing vital help for recovery.
- However, Stalin's refusal to accept Marshall Aid and his ban on Eastern European countries created tension on both sides.
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This quiz covers the events in post-WWII Greece, where the country faced communist threats, and the role of the US and Britain in providing support. Learn about Truman's intervention and its significance in the Cold War era.
