Question

What is the effect of mentioning George C. Marshall and quoting his speech?

A. It uses historical events to reiterate Marshall’s call to action for a modern-day
application.
B. It humanizes the post-war recovery effort and emphasizes Marshall’s role in
encouraging the United States to play a pivotal role in it.
C. It demonstrates that the Marshall Plan was not a political act, but rather an act
of humanitarianism.
D. It shows that Marshall single-handedly convinced the United States Congress to
intervene in Europe after the war.

Answer 1

Answer:

Marshall spoke of an urgent need to help the European recovery in his address at Harvard University in June 1947. The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to aid in the economic recovery of nations after World War II and to reduce the influence of Communist parties within them.