Question

1. Why did the United States end its long history of isolationism after World

War II? Would it have been possible for the US to return to an isolationist
foreign policy? I
2. What were the benefits and potential pitfalls of Truman's offer to support
any country trying to resist communism?
3. Which was more successful in combatting the spread of communism:
economic aid or military force?

Answer 1

1. The US helped other countries after World War II and couldn't go back to being isolated.

2. Truman wanted to help countries fight communism, which was good but also had some bad consequences. .

3. It is hard to say which is more successful in fighting communism because they both have their strengths and weaknesses. Economic aid can help countries rebuild and become more stable, but it can also be hard to measure how effective it is.