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Question 10 • United States History

Why did the United States introduce the Marshall Plan in the postwar era?

Answer
A
to stabilize Europe and support democratic governments
B
to boost economic recovery in the United States after World War II
C
to encourage Europe to share its postwar prosperity with the United States
D
to help the USSR form a democratic government

Explanation

The Marshall Plan provided U.S. financial aid to help European countries rebuild after World War II. A stable, recovering Europe was less vulnerable to communist influence, which supported democratic governments. Therefore, the best answer is “to stabilize Europe and support democratic governments.”

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