The Eisenhower Doctrine pledged to defend which region threatened by communism?

• A. Europe
• B. Middle East
• C. Asia
• D. Africa

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is how the United States linked a regional security pledge to counter communist influence. The Eisenhower Doctrine stated that the United States would come to the defense of Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism, even using military force if necessary, and would provide economic and military aid to those seeking to resist aggression. This focused protection on the Middle East because of its strategic importance—oil and key waterways—and reflected a specific response to fears of Soviet influence there. This differs from Europe, where security was already organized through NATO and earlier doctrines, and from Asia, where different conflicts and alliances shaped U.S. policy. Africa wasn’t the target of this particular pledge.