Origins of the Cold War
March 12, 1947 -
The "Truman Doctrine" make it United States
policy to protect nations threatened by communism
June 5, 1947
Secretary of State George C. Marshall calls for a
United States plan to help Europe recover from World War 11
June 24, 1948
"The Berlin Airlift" begins as the United States Air Force flies
supplies to West Berlin following a Soviet Blockade
April 4, 1949
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21. Which event completes this timeline?
A. The United States offers military aid to South Vietnam under the Domino Theory
B. The United States stops the Soviet Union's effort to build a missile base in Cuba
C. The United States forms a military alliance with the countries of Western Europe
D. The United States establishes a space agency to compete with the Soviet launch of satellites