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Truman Doctrine |
March 1947- Truman stated that: America would send military and economic aid to countries fighting communism Communism would not be allow to gain territory- containment Truman firmly divided communism and Capitalism and said that they could no longer work together Marked the beginning of the Cold war |
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Marshall plan |
George Marshall, an American general assessed Europe's condition at the time He suggested setting up a $17 billion plan to aid economic growth was needed in Europe He argued that poverty and hardship breeds communism All countries in Europe damaged by the war in Europe; countries in need of re-equipment of industry/ farming; Money, food, machinery etc. that would aid economic growth. In return these countries would have to buy US goods and allow US companies to invest |
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Cominform |
October 1947- Coordinated work of communist parties in Europe Refused the Marshall aid Used to ensure the loyalty of the communist leaders to Stalin Frequently investigated and imprisoned any political dissenters |
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Comecon |
1949- Introduced to encourage economic cooperation between the Soviet states Minimised US influence in USSR states Benefits of economic recovery in the USSR stayed in Eastern Europe Cuts of the East of Europe from the West Enabled the Soviet government to have control over E Europe economies USSR access to resources (eg Oil) |
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Effect |
Divided Europe into two economic zones |
