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Presidential Doctrines Review Video Guide
The Monroe Doctrine
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What was it?
 Issued by James Madison (___________________)
 Written by Secretary of State, ____________________________________________________________
Why was it issued?
 Fear that Europe would recolonize ________________________________________________________
What were the provisions?
 Europe stays out of ___________________________________________
 US stays out of European affairs
The Truman Doctrine
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What was it?
 Issued in __________ as part of the __________________________________ strategy (George Kennan)
Why was it issued?
 US was fearful of ____________________________________________________ becoming susceptible
to communism and/or Soviet influence
What were the provisions?
 $_______ million in aid to countries (Greece and Turkey) that were resisting _______________________
Impact?
 Helped set the stage for US foreign policy during the __________________
The Eisenhower Doctrine
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What was it?
 Issued by Eisenhower in _________ to stop communism in the __________________________________
Why was it issued?
 Fear that Communism could progress to Middle East countries (_________)
What were the provisions?
 President could provide ____________________________________ aid to nations resisting communism
The Nixon Doctrine
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What was it?
 Issued by Nixon in ____________ based on US’ experience in ___________________________________
 Focused on containment in ______________
Why was it issued?
 To introduce a new twist on ________________________
What were the provisions?
 US would aid allies in resisting _________________________
 Increase in economic and diplomatic ways of __________________________, rather than troops
The Reagan Doctrine
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What was it?
 Issued by Reagan in the early ___________ to “roll back” communism in the world (________________
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Why was it issued?
 As with previous doctrines, ______________________________________________________________
What were the provisions?
 US would provide direct and _________________ aid to anti-communist ___________________
 Example: _____________________________