Question

question 15 of 20
what was the motivation behind the truman doctrine during the early years of the cold war?

a. to ensure that newly independent nations in africa could choose their own government

b. to promote world peace by regulating the creation and use of nuclear weapons

c. to rebuild european countries affected by world war ii so they could maintain their colonies

d. to limit the spread of communism by supporting any country fighting for independence

Explanation:

The Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, was a key Cold War policy focused on containing the spread of Soviet-backed communism. It committed U.S. support to nations threatened by communist takeovers, framing this as support for countries resisting authoritarian expansion. Option A refers to later decolonization efforts not central to the doctrine. Option B relates to nuclear arms control agreements, not the Truman Doctrine. Option C describes the Marshall Plan's focus on European reconstruction, not the Truman Doctrine's core motivation.

Answer:

D. To limit the spread of communism by supporting any country fighting for independence