Question

What was the main purpose behind the creation of the Peace Corps in 1961?

a. to train local men and women to meet the needs of people in developing countries
b. to force underdeveloped countries to adopt a democratic form of government
c. to train the military forces of countries facing communist aggression
d. to provide new markets for products made in industrialized countries

Answer 1

The reason why the Peace Corps were established in 1961 was because they wanted to train local men and women to meet the needs of people in developing countries - A.

It was envisioned that trained soldiers from the US would go to deveoping countries and help their country develop into peaceful and stable countries.