The offering of military aid to any Middle East nation seeking help in resisting communist aggression came from the?

A. Eisenhower Doctrine.
B. Dulles policy.
C. Eisenhower Pledge.
D. Truman papers.



Answer :

A. Eisenhower Doctrine
This was so that any Middle Eastern state who felt under aggressive pressure from another country could ask for the help of the United States. Although he did not explicitly state that it was for Communist or Soviet aggression, this has been widely mentioned as being the motivating factor for the President's speech in front of Congress. Eisenhower felt that if he had a strong stance against the Soviet Union, this would help the Soviets from advancing into different continents and implementing their Communist views.

Answer:

The Correct Answer is A.

Explanation:

  • The Eisenhower Doctrine was declared in a speech to Congress in January 1957.
  • It required Congress to proceeds its war declaring power to the president so the president could take an immediate and frequent decision on military actions.
  • It further created the United States commitment to defend middle east against attack by any communist country.
  • The Eisenhower Doctrine was made in response to the possibility of War.