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Read this quotation from Dean Acheson explaining his understanding of the Truman Doctrine.

"Like apples in a barrel infected by one rotten one,
the corruption of Greece [by the Soviet Union]
would infect Iran and all to the east. It would also
carry infection to Africa through Asia Minor and
Egypt, and to Europe through Italy and France."
The “corruption of Greece” is a reference to which of the following?
A.
takeover by communist forces
B.
Nazi scientists being given amnesty
C.
nationalization of industries
D.
development of nuclear weapons

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5 votes
I think its talking about the spread of communism
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