Question

Korea is the Greece of the Far East. If we are tough enough now, if we standup to them like we did in Greece three years ago, they won’t take any next steps.”

Read the quote and then answer the question below.

In this passage, President Harry Truman argues for a “police action” to carry out the United States’ ________________ policy.
a.
restriction
c.
containment
b.
foreign aid
d.
reparations

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Containment"

Shortly after World War II, America adopted a policy of containment. The goal of this foreign policy is to stop the spread of communism at any cost. The United State's tries to accomplish this goal by financial means (like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan) and military means. The quote above is referencing how the US will help South Korea during this time, as the North Koreans are threatening to unite the country under one communist ruler.