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The Origins of the Cold War: The Truman Doctrine

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the timeline and key events surrounding the Truman Doctrine, helping students understand its significance in the origins of the Cold War.

Topics covered:

#Outline the timeline of major events from 1947 onwards
#History
#Standard
#Truman Doctrine
#Analyse the impact of the Truman Doctrine on Cold War developments
#Compare the perspectives of the USA and USSR during this period
#Timeline & Chronology
#Explain the key events leading to the Truman Doctrine
#Origins

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The Origins of the Cold War: The Truman Doctrine

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Truman Doctrine

Source A: Statement by President Truman (1947)

'The United States must support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures.' Provenance: Speech delivered by President Harry Truman to Congress, March 12, 1947.

1.
Outline the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Source A reflects the United States' foreign policy after 1947. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Timeline of Key Events

Use the timeline below to analyse and understand the sequence of events leading to the implementation of the Truman Doctrine.

1947 - The Soviet Union blocks West Berlin.

March 12, 1947 - President Truman delivers his speech proposing aid to Greece and Turkey.

1948 - The Marshall Plan is announced.

June 1948 - The Berlin Blockade begins.

1949 - NATO is formed.

Explain how the event in March 1947 was a response to previous tensions between the USA and USSR. (4 marks)

1.
Compare the events of the Berlin Blockade (1948) and the formation of NATO (1949). How do these events relate to the Truman Doctrine? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of the Truman Doctrine in the context of early Cold War tensions. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
C

Impact and Legacy

Discuss the long-term effects of the Truman Doctrine on Cold War politics and international relations. Use evidence from the timeline and sources to support your answer.

1.
Explain how the Truman Doctrine contributed to the formation of alliances like NATO. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the Truman Doctrine with the Marshall Plan in terms of their aims and methods. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Analyse the global impact of the Truman Doctrine on Cold War conflicts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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