According to the Truman Doctrine, how did the United States intend to stop the spread of communism?

A. It would develop atomic weapons to be used against communist countries.

B. It would restrict communism to countries that were communist before World War II.

C. It would focus its support on Latin American countries that opposed communism.

D. It would agree to become involved in any war against communism.

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Deshawn Stout

4 July, 13:31

According to the Truman Doctrine, how did the United States intend to stop the spread of communism?

A. It would develop atomic weapons to be used against communist countries.

B. It would restrict communism to countries that were communist before World War II.

C. It would focus its support on Latin American countries that opposed communism.

D. It would agree to become involved in any war against communism.

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Amanda Spears · Answer 1

B. It would restrict communism to countries that were communist before World War II.

The Truman Doctrine set the policy of Containment. Therefore, rather than full on war, it could constrain Communism.