Granite and Quartzite you can put hot things on, though occasionally the thermal shock will cause it to spall (pop out a small piece) so that is not a good practice - Quartz is a plastic matrix so hot things can melt it, just like with Corian or Formica or Laminate.
By Kennedy Hickman. Definition: Containment was a foreign policy strategy followed by the United States during the Cold War. First laid out by George F. Kennan in 1947, Containment stated that communism needed to be contained and isolated, or it would spread to neighboring countries.irst laid out by George F. Kennan in 1947, Containment stated that communism needed to be contained and isolated, or it would spread to neighboring countries.
The Truman Doctrine--a policy of supporting anticommunist regimes with military and economic aid. The Doctrine was first used in support of democratic governments in Greece an â¦ d Turkey.It's purpose was to protect US interests abroad and prevent communism from taking over more areas in Europe and Asia.his became known as the Containment Policy. Truman put his policy to the test in 1947 when the Soviets stepped up their support for the Communists in Greece, Italy, and France. In March of 1947, Truman asked Congress to appropriate $400 million in military assistance to the pro-Western governments in Greece and Turkey.