Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid

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Why was the Truman Doctrine?
To provide economic aid and millitary aid for any countries fighting for its freedom
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What was the Marshall Aid?
US gave $17 bn to west countries, they said it was to recover from WW2. Machinery, Food and Tech assistance
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What was there the Truman Doctrine?
1) wanted to stop communism spreading 2) US wanted to contain communism 3)Events in Greece
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Why was there the Marshall Aid?
It was the Economic part of the Truman Doctrine
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What were the consequences of the Truman Doctrine?
1) The Marshall Plan 2) Truman saying he doesn't trust Stalin 3)Cominform 4)Greek govt was able to defeat communism 5) US became commited to containment
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What were the consequences of the Marshall Aid?
1)Stalin saw it as 'Dollar Imperialism', bribery 2) Eastern europe could not join Marshall Aid 3) Stalin makes Comecon 4) Europe is more strongly divided
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