The USA's Globalism 1945-1950

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Who was the US secretary of state who, in 1945, emphasised the importance of the restoration of stable conditions in Europe?

Stimson

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What appeared in world politics following the collapse of European powers post WWII?

A Power Vacuum

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What persuaded Truman to become more expansionist?

Kennan's Long Telegram

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When was Kennan's 'Long Telegram' sent?

February 1946

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In his telegram what did Kennan say Europeans were seeking?

Guidance

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What key policy did America move away further move away from following the long telegram?

Isolationism

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In September 1946, what did the Soviet ambassador in Washington describe the US as?

Imperialistic

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Novikov saw an increase in what as proof of the USA's aim to achieve world dominance

Military Spending

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Which country did Stalin agree should stay in the western sphere of influence following its civil war?

Greece

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Which country asked the USA to take over financial support to anti-communist forces in 9 after it stopped in February 1947?

Great Britain

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What key piece of American foreign policy did the Truman doctrine begin?

Containment

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What acronym can be used to show The Marshall Plan?

ERP

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How much money did the Marshall plan provide to Europe over the next 5 years?

$13.5 billion

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What organisation did the Marshall Plan significantly help set up in 1957?

EEC

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Following the July 1947 Paris Conference what organisation did the Soviet Union set up?

Cominform

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