USA's Cold War Policies and Containment

The video explains the concept of containment using a container analogy, where communism is represented as water inside a container. Before the Truman Doctrine, communism spread freely to countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Albania. The containment strategy, introduced by the Truman Doctrine, aimed to limit the spread of communism by providing aid to countries like Greece and Turkey. The USA accepted that some countries were already communist but focused on preventing further spread. The Hungarian Uprising is discussed as an example of containment policy, where the USA chose not to intervene to avoid escalating tensions with the USSR.

What metaphor is used to explain the concept of containment?

• A fortress

• A container

• A shield

• A wall

What was the metaphorical 'water' inside the container representing?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

Which countries were mentioned as having turned communist before the Truman Doctrine?

• France, Italy, and Spain

• Hungary, Slovakia, and Albania

• Germany, Poland, and Austria

• Norway, Sweden, and Finland

Which country was NOT mentioned as being influenced by communism before containment?

• Greece

• Albania

• Slovakia

• Hungary

What role does containment play according to the metaphor used?

• It acts as a barrier

• It serves as a lid

• It functions as a filter

• It works as a magnet

Which two countries received financial aid from the USA to prevent communism?

• France and Germany

• Greece and Turkey

• Italy and Spain

• Poland and Hungary

How much financial aid did the USA provide to Greece and Turkey?

• 400 million dollars

• 300 million dollars

• 500 million dollars

• 200 million dollars

Why did the USA not intervene in the Hungarian Uprising?

• They feared a nuclear war

• Due to the policy of containment

• They lacked military resources

• They were allies with Hungary

What would have been the consequence of the USA intervening in Hungary?

• It would have strengthened communism

• It would have improved US-Russia relations

• It would have been seen as an act of war

• It would have led to a peace treaty

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• To promote democracy worldwide

• To contain the spread of communism

• To establish trade relations

• To form military alliances