Cold War Review

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How did Truman's confrontation with Stalin at Potsdam affect the relationship between the United States and its allies?

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It strengthened ties with Western Europe in opposition to the Soviets.

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How did the Marshall Plan affect the United States?

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It stimulated the economy and improved relations with Western Europe.

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How did the formation of NATO affect the Soviet Union?

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It strengthened the nations who were opposed to Soviet expansion.

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Events in Greece and Turkey inspired the Truman Doctrine because

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the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence.

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Why was the Berlin Airlift considered a victory for the West in the Cold War?

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The airlift symbolized popular resistance to further Soviet expansion in Europe.

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Why did Soviet support of North Korea alarm the free world?

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The Soviet Union had already expanded its influence in Europe.

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What influenced Truman's decision to aid South Korea in the Korean War?

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his assumption that a policy of appeasement would not discourage Soviet aggression in the region.

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Why did the United States support the nationalist leader Jiang Jieshi during the Chinese civil war?

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The Americans thought China might become a communist state in Asia.

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How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War affect the U.S. economy?

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It led to increased spending in support of the war effort.

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How did U.S. involvement in the Korean War relate to the policy of containment?

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The U.S. chose to support a country that might fall to communism.