MARCH 1947-1952
The Truman Doctrine was a speech made by president Truman declaring that any country who asked for financial or military assistance to suppress the communist purge would be given it by the USA.
It also stated that the USA from now on would play a major role in international politics.
The Marshall plan aimed to give financial assistance and recovery aid to those countries devastated by war.
Over $15 billion was given in aid to 16 countries including; Britian, France, West Germany, Italy and Greece.
This made the communist influence in these countries decrease.
After receiving aid, industry in Western Europe increased by 25%.
Stalin responded to this by creating his own communist version because he didn't want his satellite states to accept aid from the west, he blackmailed and intimidated leaders until they joined.
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