The Cold War develops

What was the primary goal of the USA in response to the spread of Soviet control in Eastern Europe during the Cold War?

• To promote communism in Western Europe

• To stop the spread of communism

• To support Soviet Union policies

• To withdraw from European affairs

What did the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan lead to in the context of the Cold War?

• Improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union

• Decreased tension between Eastern and Western Europe

• Increased tension between the United States and the Soviet Union

• The end of the Cold War

Why was communism attractive to people in some European countries after World War II according to Truman's concerns?

• It promised military strength.

• It ensured everyone had enough resources.

• It offered technological advancements.

• It encouraged democratic elections.

What was Truman's fear regarding countries like Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria after World War II?

• They would start another war.

• They would adopt capitalist economies.

• They would influence Western Europe to become communist.

• Communist governments had been forced on them and it could spread to other countries.

What was known as the Domino Theory in the context of the Cold War?

• The idea that if one country became communist, others would follow.

• The belief that communism would eventually fall like dominoes.

• The strategy to topple communist governments one by one.

• The plan to build alliances with communist countries.

According to Truman's concerns, why were Greece and Turkey too poor to combat communist revolutions?

• They had been severely affected by the war.

• They lacked natural resources.

• They were under military occupation.

• They had unstable political systems.

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine as stated in the 1947 speech by US President Truman?

• To promote communism worldwide

• To provide financial aid to all countries

• To stop the spread of communism

• To establish military bases in Europe

How much money did the USA commit to help rebuild Europe under the Marshall Plan in 1947?

• About $5 billion

• About $13 billion

• About $20 billion

• About $30 billion

Which of the following statements is true about the Marshall Plan?

• It was intended to help rebuild Asia.

• It was supported by the Soviet Union.

• It required countries to trade with the USA to get the money.

• It was solely a military initiative.

How many Western European countries took the money from the Marshall Plan?

• Six

• Ten

• Sixteen

• Twenty