What was the Marshall Plan?
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Correct answer: A U.S. economic aid program to rebuild Western Europe after World War II
The Marshall Plan provided billions of dollars in aid to help rebuild Western Europe. U.S. leaders believed economic recovery would reduce the appeal of communism.
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