Following World War II, the United States helped rebuild Western Europe through which economic program?
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Correct answer: The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan provided over $13 billion in aid to restore European economies. The goal was to prevent the spread of Communism by creating stable, prosperous democratic allies for the United States.
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