Question

Why did V. M. Molotov come up with the Molotov Plan?

A. He wanted to build a Soviet atomic energy program.
B. He wanted to scare the leaders of Japan.
C. He wanted to aid Eastern Europe and increase Soviet influence.
D. He wanted to take some of the responsibility from the United States.

Answer 1

The main reason why V. M. Molotov came up with the Molotov Plan was because "C. He wanted to aid Eastern Europe and increase Soviet influence," since the US had already begun to implement a similar "Marshall Plan" in the west.