Question

How did the United States respond to the communist threat in Greece and Turkey?

Answer 1

Hint: Communism refers to a philosophical, social, political, and economic theory and movement with the ultimate aim of establishing a communist society, i.e. a socioeconomic order based on the concepts of collective ownership of the means of production, the absence of social classes, wealth, and the state.

Complete answer:
Greece was threatened by communist insurrection and Turkey was under pressure from soviet expansion in the Mediterranean sea.

In response to the threat of communist takeovers, especially in Greece, President Truman established the Truman Doctrine. He promised to keep the communist uprisings in Greece and Turkey under control. While no direct American military action was normally used, Congress allocated funds to help Greece and Turkey's economies and militaries.

During the Greek Civil War, Truman made the appeal. He said that if Greece and Turkey did not receive assistance, they would eventually succumb to communism, with disastrous consequences for the region. Since Turkey and Greece were traditional rivals, it was deemed appropriate to assist both countries fairly, despite the fact that Greece's crisis was much more serious. In essence, the US promised assistance to "democratic" governments facing a communist takeover by forming the Truman policy.

The instability of the region was known by American policymakers, who feared that if Greece fell to communism, Turkey would follow suit. As a result, the American decision was influenced by the possibility of a regional domino effect.


Note:
-During the Cold War, an American foreign policy aimed at limiting Soviet geopolitical expansion was made. It was named the Truman Doctrine and it was announced by President Harry S. Truman on March 13 1947.
-In response to Truman's letter, Congress appropriated $400$ million to aid Greece and Turkey.
- In 1947, Britain's assistance to Turkey came to an end.