Apentix/AP US History/Unit 8: Period 8 (1945-1980)/Question
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In 1947, President Truman asked Congress for aid to Greece and Turkey primarily because

A.both countries had joined the Warsaw Pact
B.both countries were threatened by communist pressure, and Britain could no longer support them
C.both countries requested admission to NATO
D.both countries had attacked Western Europe

Explanation

Core Concept

Britain's postwar bankruptcy forced it to withdraw aid from Greece, where communist forces threatened the government. Truman framed the request as a pledge to support free peoples resisting outside pressure, putting containment into practice.

Correct Answer

Bboth countries were threatened by communist pressure, and Britain could no longer support them

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