Which policy promised support to countries resisting communism during the early Cold War?

• A. Truman Doctrine
• B. Monroe Doctrine
• C. Marshall Plan
• D. Eisenhower Doctrine

Answer: (A)

The policy shown is the Truman Doctrine. It introduced the idea that the United States would pledge support to nations resisting subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures, specifically framed to contain the spread of communism after World War II. It was announced in 1947 and guided U.S. actions in places like Greece and Turkey, signaling a clear commitment to helping countries stand up to communist influence.

This differs from the Monroe Doctrine, which focused on keeping European powers out of the Western Hemisphere; the Marshall Plan, which provided economic aid for rebuilding Europe; and the Eisenhower Doctrine, which extended a similar promise to the Middle East but later in the decade. The Truman Doctrine is the direct early Cold War pledge to assist countries resisting communist pressure.