What Was the Truman Doctrine in American Foreign Policy

question 5

Multiple Choice

What was the Truman Doctrine in American foreign policy?

• A)The United States would "roll back" communism from Central Europe.
• B)The United States would again isolate itself from European affairs.
• C)The United States would provide financial support to Western Europe through the gold standard.
• D)The United States would support people resisting subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures.
• E)The United States would build bases across Western Europe to confront a possible Soviet invasion.

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