Question

Events in Greece and Turkey inspired the Truman Doctrine because

A. the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence.

B. the Soviet Union supported the independence of both countries.

C. the United States supported the Soviet Union's foreign policy goals.

D. the United States preferred that Greece and Turkey remain neutral.

Answer 1

A. the Soviet Union was threatening to expand its influence.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under the Truman Doctrine the help and assistance was insured to be provided to the countries facing the ills from the United States and the Soviet Union. The doctrine was entitled to provide economic and military assistance to Greece and Turkey. U.S. president Harry S. Truman took the step of helping these nations so as to counter the totalitarian forces against their aggressive nature. Such steps were taken in order to preserve the international peace and security.