Cold War: Stalin's Expansionist Policies
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What was Stalin's intention outside of Eastern Europe?

  • To form an alliance with Britain
  • To maintain a neutral stance
  • To support right-wing monarchies
  • To back communist rebels (correct)

    • Why did Britain stop defending Greece in 1947?

  • Due to financial constraints (correct)
  • Due to Stalin's increasing aggression
  • Because of a change in government
  • To focus on defending Turkey

    • What was the significance of the Dardanelles in the context of Stalin's aggression?

  • A communist stronghold
  • A strategic military base
  • A symbol of Soviet power
  • A vital shipping lane (correct)

    • What was the 'iron curtain' a symbol of in the West?

    <p>The fear of communist expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main idea behind the Truman Doctrine?

    <p>To limit communism to areas already under Soviet control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Stalin view the concept of containment?

    <p>As 'encirclement' by the capitalist world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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