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The 20th Century: International Relations since 1919 — The Cold War
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In 1947, US President Truman announced a new foreign policy in response to the threat of communist expansion in Greece and Turkey. What was the main aim of the Truman Doctrine?

  1. To divide Germany into occupation zones
  2. To rebuild European economies through financial aid
  3. To contain the spread of communism by supporting free peoples
  4. To create a military alliance against the Soviet Union
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✓ Answer: C — To contain the spread of communism by supporting free peoples
Award 1 mark for understanding that the Truman Doctrine committed the USA to a policy of containment by providing support to countries resisting communist pressure. B is incorrect — this describes the Marshall Plan. D is incorrect — NATO was the military alliance formed later in 1949. A is incorrect — the division of Germany was agreed at wartime conferences, not through the Truman Doctrine.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which organisation was formed in 1955 as a communist military alliance in response to West Germany joining NATO?

  1. Warsaw Pact
  2. League of Nations
  3. Cominform
  4. Comecon
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✓ Answer: A — Warsaw Pact
Award 1 mark for identifying the military alliance of communist states formed in 1955. C is incorrect — Cominform (1947) was an information-sharing organisation for communist parties. D is incorrect — Comecon (1949) was an economic organisation for mutual assistance. B is incorrect — the League of Nations was dissolved in 1946 and was not a communist organisation.
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