Understanding U.S. Cold War Policies

In the wake of World War II, the geopolitical struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union escalated into a significant ideological conflict...

This rivalry was not only characterized by military confrontations but also by economic and cultural competition. To respond to Soviet expansionism, the United States adopted various strategies during the early years of the Cold War. One key component of this strategy was the implementation of a policy aimed at containing communism. Which of the following U.S. policies was specifically designed to counter the influence of the Soviet Union and prevent the spread of communism in Europe?