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The Truman doctrine and the Marshall Plan - Coggle Diagram
The Truman doctrine and the Marshall Plan
Truman doctrine
After the war, Britain was nearly bankrupt
As was the case for many countries in Europe
Could not provide help and aid to other European Countries
Stated they could no longer support Greek and Turkey against communist guerillas
Speech given in 1947 by US president harry truman
400 million dollars were going to be donated to Greece and Turkey
American troops were going to be sent to Greence and Turkey
Stated the major differences between communism and democracy, and put communism in a very bad light
Communism: Totalitarian, censorship and no freedom in life
Democracy: freedom, free will in life and no political oppression
Stated that choosing communism over democracy is like choosing evil over good
Stated the abolishment of the USA's policy of isolationism
Where before WW2, USA would not get involved in the affairs of other countries
USA had to step in and help the nations they believed in
Marshall Plan
As the USA had not been affected as badly by WW2, they were in good shape to provide economic aid to countries in Europe
Practical outcome to the Truman Doctrine
Main purpose was to stop the spread of communism in Europe
Carries out policy of containment
Gives an ultimatum to the countries involved
13.7 Billion dollars donated to various countries in Europe between 1948 and 1952
Major positive impact on European economy
While money was offered to the satellite states, Stalin did not allow it
No East European country benefitted