George Kennan's Policy of "Containment" became the American policy toward the Soviet Union. What did it mean?

The idea that Russian military buildup in Europe should be met with a high level of diplomatic activity and negotiation

Punitive sanctions against the Soviet Union and other communist nations

An attempt to intiate democracy in new nations worldwide via educational, economic and political aid

Forcefully confront the Soviets anytime they tried to expan their influence