Question

Select the correct answer.

What was the major purpose of the Marshall Plan?








A.

to contain Soviet expansion

B.

to rescue Greece and Turkey from communist takeovers

C.

to end the Korean police action

D.

to provide economic stability in Europe

E.

to aid in US business involvement

Answer 1

The main purpose of the Marshall Plan was to provide economic stability in Europe after World War II, since countries with very poor economic conditions were more vulnerable to Soviet takeover.