Eisenhower/Truman Doctrine Study Guide
Eisenhower/ Truman Study Guide
The questions cover Chapters 5, 6, and 7 from the Cold War book- Pearson, and Ch. 12, 16, and 17 and pages 150-161 from the Todd book. All of these sections were assigned and questions were asked in class covering most of the readings. 1. What was the difference between Cominform and COMECOM?
Cominform: Communist Information Bureau (September 1947) created as an instrument to increase Stalin’s control over the Communist parties of other countries.
COMECOM: Council for Mutual Economic Assistance – was a centralized agency that linked Eastern bloc countries to Moscow (bilateral trade agreements – response to Marshall Plan) to stimulate and control their economic development and support the collectivization of agriculture and the development of heavy industry.
2. Draw a table of the important decision makers during the Berlin Airlift for the US and USSR and explain what each person’s role was during the crisis.
Important Decision Maker | Role in Berlin Airlift | General Clay | Organized the airlift | Stalin | Caused the blockade, couldn’t do anything to stop the blockade. | Truman | President of US during airlift, ordered it. | Clement Attlee | British Royal Air Force also helped with the airlift. | | |
3. What was the significance of the ‘NSC-68’?
It encouraged military and economic aid to be given to any country perceived by the USA to be resisting Communism. It warned of how all communist activity everywhere could be traced back to Moscow. “Global theme” of growing strength and influence of USSR. Presented the ‘monolithic’ view of Communism. Suggested an increase in military strength and spending.
4. List Truman’s most significance DOMESTIC accomplishments. (Pleva Notes)
Truman Doctrine: chose ‘freedom of the west or subjugation of communism’ and ssist countries resisting communism
Marshall Plan: give aid to countries
5. Why were the following people significant during
The questions cover Chapters 5, 6, and 7 from the Cold War book- Pearson, and Ch. 12, 16, and 17 and pages 150-161 from the Todd book. All of these sections were assigned and questions were asked in class covering most of the readings. 1. What was the difference between Cominform and COMECOM?
Cominform: Communist Information Bureau (September 1947) created as an instrument to increase Stalin’s control over the Communist parties of other countries.
COMECOM: Council for Mutual Economic Assistance – was a centralized agency that linked Eastern bloc countries to Moscow (bilateral trade agreements – response to Marshall Plan) to stimulate and control their economic development and support the collectivization of agriculture and the development of heavy industry.
2. Draw a table of the important decision makers during the Berlin Airlift for the US and USSR and explain what each person’s role was during the crisis.
Important Decision Maker | Role in Berlin Airlift | General Clay | Organized the airlift | Stalin | Caused the blockade, couldn’t do anything to stop the blockade. | Truman | President of US during airlift, ordered it. | Clement Attlee | British Royal Air Force also helped with the airlift. | | |
3. What was the significance of the ‘NSC-68’?
It encouraged military and economic aid to be given to any country perceived by the USA to be resisting Communism. It warned of how all communist activity everywhere could be traced back to Moscow. “Global theme” of growing strength and influence of USSR. Presented the ‘monolithic’ view of Communism. Suggested an increase in military strength and spending.
4. List Truman’s most significance DOMESTIC accomplishments. (Pleva Notes)
Truman Doctrine: chose ‘freedom of the west or subjugation of communism’ and ssist countries resisting communism
Marshall Plan: give aid to countries
5. Why were the following people significant during