AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The Truman Doctrine (1947) committed the United States to:
A.Isolation from foreign conflicts
B.Containing communism by supporting nations threatened by it
C.Nuclear disarmament
D.Economic competition with the Soviet Union
Explanation
Core Concept
The Truman Doctrine pledged American support for democracies against authoritarian threats, initially providing aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent communist takeovers. It became a cornerstone of Cold War containment policy.
Correct Answer
BContaining communism by supporting nations threatened by it
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