The Truman Doctrine and National Security Act (1947)

What year did the British announce their inability to support Mediterranean governments against communism?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1948

• 1947

Which two countries were the focus of the Truman Doctrine's initial aid?

• Italy and France

• Greece and Turkey

• Germany and Austria

• Spain and Portugal

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To promote U.S. cultural values

• To provide economic assistance for European recovery

• To create a new market for American goods

How did European countries react to the Marshall Plan proposal?

• With indifference

• With immediate rejection

• With skepticism

• With quick and positive feedback

Which countries refused to participate in drafting the Marshall Plan?

• Italy and Greece

• United Kingdom and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Soviet Union and its satellites

What was the estimated cost of the Marshall Plan?

• Up to $10 billion

• Up to $20 billion

• Up to $17 billion

• Up to $13 billion

What event helped galvanize support for the Marshall Plan on Capitol Hill?

• The Korean War outbreak

• Communist-inspired riots in Czechoslovakia

• The signing of NATO

• The Berlin Airlift

What industries did the Marshall Plan aid support?

• Fishing, automotive, construction, and coal

• Technology and healthcare

• Agriculture and education

• Banking and finance

What was a major outcome of the Marshall Plan?

• It led to the creation of the European Union

• It established the U.S. as the world's dominant economic superpower

• It resulted in the end of the Cold War

• It caused a split within NATO

How did the Marshall Plan contribute to the Cold War?

• By creating a trade embargo against the Soviet Union

• By directly engaging in military conflict

• By providing economic aid to support recovery and resist communism

• By establishing American colonies in Europe