In the context of the Marshall Plan, 'interdependence' meant that:
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Correct answer: U.S. prosperity was tied to Europe's economic health and stability
Marshall and others argued that the U.S. could not remain a prosperous island in a world of economic ruin. A recovered Europe would provide a market for U.S. goods and a partner in global stability.
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