Asked by Qasim Abbas on Sep 22, 2024
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What was a primary reason the United States created the Marshall Plan to support European rebuilding?
A) public consensus that such aid was the right thing to do
B) to help Western Europe resist communism
C) to make Western European nations stronger militarily
D) to fulfill a promise made during the war
E) to convince European nations to remain on the gold standard
Marshall Plan
A U.S.-initiated program providing massive financial aid to Western Europe after World War II to rebuild economies and prevent the spread of communism.
Communism
A political and economic ideology that advocates for a classless society in which all property is publicly owned, and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
- Analyze the role and significance of the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine in Western Europe’s recovery and political stabilization.
Verified Answer
AR
Ankita Rangarh5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The primary reason for the creation of the Marshall Plan was to prevent the spread of communism in Europe by providing economic aid to rebuild and strengthen Western European nations.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the role and significance of the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine in Western Europe’s recovery and political stabilization.