Question

The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to A) aid the economic recovery of war-torn Europe. B) stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. Eliminate C) set up a military alliance of anti communist nations. D) end the rift between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A, NOT B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) to aid the economic recovery of war-torn Europe.

Explanation:

• The Marshall plan , which is also known as The European Recovery Program , was launched by the US Secretary of State George Marshall to help the war-torn nation of Europe after World War 2.
• It aimed to provide support to the destructed nations of Europe by building their economies and infrastructure.
• The plan also included the establishment of stable democracies throughout Europe to stop the expansion of Soviet Union in European countries.
• Technical and financial aid was given to European nations under the condition that all European countries would cooperate with each other for their common interests and grow together.
• The success of Marshall Plan is credited with the economic development of western Europe but southeast Asia was not a part of this plan.

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