Question

What was the primary aim of the Marshall Plan?

A. to end the era of western European dominance
B. to provide aid to the devastated countries of Europe
C. to support independence movements of colonized regions
D. to establish a momentary peace between the Soviet Union and the United States

Answer 1

The primary aim of the Marshall Plan was to support Europe that was heavily damaged in the World War II (option B.). It was mostly focused on rebuilding infrastructure. Not all countries accepted the help: those in the eastern bloc did not.