The primary goal of the Marshall Plan, officially known as the European Recovery Program, was to:
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Correct answer: Provide economic aid to rebuild Europe and prevent the spread of communism
U.S. policymakers believed that economic instability made European nations vulnerable to communist influence. By funding the reconstruction of infrastructure and industry, the U.S. sought to create stable, democratic allies.
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- Which U.S. Secretary of State proposed the European Recovery Program in a 1947 speech at Harvard University?
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- Which of the following was a requirement for European nations receiving Marshall Plan aid?
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