The Truman Doctrine Speech By President Harry S. Truman 1947

"Tubercular" refers to something relating to, or affected with tuberculosis (a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs).

• an animal used for pulling heavy loads

• the increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money

• something relating to, or affected with tuberculosis (a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs)

Livestock, poultry, and draft animals had almost disappeared.

• the increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money

• an animal used for pulling heavy loads

• something relating to, or affected with tuberculosis (a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs)

"Inflation" is the increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money.

• an animal used for pulling heavy loads

• something relating to, or affected with tuberculosis (a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs)

• the increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money

What challenges does Greece face in its efforts towards reconstruction as mentioned in the passage?

• Economic instability

• Political unrest

• Social inequality

• All of the above

Who has the Greek Government asked for assistance to ensure the financial aid given to Greece is used effectively?

• American administrators, economists, and technicians

• British administrators, economists, and technicians

• United Nations administrators, economists, and technicians

• Greek administrators, economists, and technicians

Why is the Greek army described as small and poorly equipped in the passage?

• Because Greece has not invested in its military

• Because Greece is unable to cope with the situation

• Because Greece does not need a strong army

• Because Greece relies on other nations for military support

What is one of the chief virtues of a democracy as mentioned in the passage?

• Its ability to maintain peace and security

• Its ability to correct its defects through democratic processes

• Its ability to provide financial aid to other countries

• Its ability to have a strong military presence

Which statement best expresses the central idea of President Truman's speech?

• President Truman believes that Greece's economic stability is more important than Turkey's at this time.

• Greece and Turkey's current economic status makes them vulnerable to communist threats.

• The United Nations requires the United States to help Turkey and Greece, regardless of political beliefs.

• President Truman hopes that helping Greece and Turkey will strengthen international relations.

Which TWO quotes from the text best support the answer to Part A?

• "The future of Turkey, as an independent and economically sound state, is clearly no less important to the freedom-loving peoples of the world than the future of Greece." (Paragraph 13)

• "Should we fail to aid Greece and Turkey in this fateful hour, the effect will be far reaching to the West as well as to the East." (Paragraph 25)

How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of ideas in the speech?

• It explains the extent of Greece's need for assistance.

• It shows how Greece's need for aid outweighs Turkey's need.

• It describes the resources that the United States has at its disposal.

• It warns other nations about the threats of communism.