What is the Truman Doctrine?
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The image provided is a textbook page describing the Truman Doctrine and the US policy of containment during the Cold War. The question likely wants a definition or explanation of the Truman Doctrine, as well as an understanding of the context in which it was developed (i.e., the spread of communism and the US's response to it).
Answer
The Truman Doctrine was a policy where the USA provided support to countries threatened by communism, becoming a key part of Cold War strategy.
The Truman Doctrine, announced in March 1947, stated that the USA would provide assistance to any country threatened by a communist takeover. It became the basis of American policy during the Cold War.
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The Truman Doctrine, announced in March 1947, stated that the USA would provide assistance to any country threatened by a communist takeover. It became the basis of American policy during the Cold War.
More Information
The Truman Doctrine was created in response to the Cold War after the US noticed the USSR wanted to impose communism on other countries.
Tips
Make sure to include the assistance the US was prepared to give when definining the Truman Doctrine.
Sources
- The Truman Doctrine, 1947 - Office of the Historian - history.state.gov
- Truman Doctrine (1947) | National Archives - archives.gov
- Truman Doctrine - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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