The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the impact of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan on the relationship between the USA and USSR throughout the Cold War.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan | USA Begins Containment

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Practice

14 min

12 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œAnalyze how the implementation of the Truman Doctrine contributed to the perception of the USA as a direct opponent of the USSR. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis. Evaluate the effects of the Marshall Plan on the economic recovery of European countries and its implications for U.S.-USSR relations. Use evidence from the video to substantiate your evaluation.”

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