Question

The text is an excerpt from President Harry Truman's "Truman Doctrine" address before a joint session of Congress in 1947.

It is necessary only to glance at a map to realize that the survival and integrity of the Greek nation are of grave importance in a much wider situation. If Greece should fall under the control of an armed minority, the effect upon its neighbor, Turkey, would be immediate and serious. Confusion and disorder might well spread throughout the entire Middle East. Moreover, the disappearance of Greece as an independent state would have a profound effect upon those countries in Europe whose peoples are struggling against great difficulties to maintain their freedoms and their independence while they repair the damages of war.


How does this passage from the Truman Doctrine speech illustrate the domino theory?

A.
It demonstrates the belief that the future of one country will affect others as well.
B.
It argues that people should be able to maintain their freedom and independence.
C.
It recognizes that repairing the damages of war was the best way to prevent communism.
D.
It emphasizes the importance of economic development to spreading democracy.