Question

What was one similarity between the foreign policies of presidents truman and eisenhower? both used economic aid to prevent the spread of communism. both were committed to aiding anti-communist rebels in latin america. both believed that the united states should remain out of foreign conflicts. both pushed for a massive expansion of the united states' nuclear arsenal?

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Both used economic aid to prevent the spread of communism.

Explanation:

Both Truman and Eisenhower used America's financial strength to stop the spread of communism. For example, Truman implemented the Truman Doctrine during his presidency. This was a $400 million stimulus package that would give aid to the countries of Greece and Turkey. These countries were targets for the Soviet Union and their communist system due to their close proximity to the Soviet Union.

Eisenhower implemented the Eisenhower Doctrine, which would give financial aid to countries in the Middle East to prevent the spread of communism.

Answer 2

Both used economic aid to prevent the spread of communism.