Question

During the years following the World War II, President Truman's foreign policy was focused chiefly on _________.

• A. Nuclear testing
• B. Economic growth in underdeveloped countries
• C. Containment of international communism
• D. Diplomatic relations with Eastern European nations
• E. Creation of cultural links with Red China

Answer 1

The correct option is C Containment of international communism

The policy of containment grew out of a response to the Soviet Union's attempts to expand its influence in Eastern Europe after World War II. Containment relied on both military and economic strategies. This economic strategy was first implemented by Truman in 1947.