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Q1. In which year was the Truman Doctrine officially announced by President Harry S. Truman?

πŸ”Ή A. 1945
πŸ”Ή B. 1947
πŸ”Ή C. 1949
πŸ”Ή D. 1950

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: B

Q2. If a European nation declined Marshall Plan assistance out of fear of increased U.S. influence, which Cold War principle does this illustrate?

πŸ”Ή A. Sovereignty
πŸ”Ή B. Containment
πŸ”Ή C. Deterrence
πŸ”Ή D. Domino theory

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: B

Q3. Using the concept of 'soft power,' which statement best describes how the Marshall Plan advanced U.S. geopolitical objectives?

πŸ”Ή A. It employed economic aid to build long‑term influence without coercion
πŸ”Ή B. It relied on hard‑power military bases
πŸ”Ή C. It used only diplomatic channels
πŸ”Ή D. It isolated cultural exchange

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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