Question

Which statement best explains the primary role of the Marshall Plan? It was enacted in 1948 and was known as the European Recovery Program.

(a) It influenced the Cold War between the US and European countries that had been allies.
(b) It provided aid to European countries to reconstruct and to modernize industry.
(c) It provided aid to Pacific countries to reconstruct and to remove trade barriers.
(d) It helped to promote democracy and human rights in Europe.

Answer 1

The primary role of the Marshall Plan was to provide aid to European countries for reconstruction and industrialization.

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary role of the Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Program, was to provide aid to European countries to reconstruct and modernize industry.

With an eventual total of $12 billion, the Marshall Plan helped Europe rebuild their infrastructure and restore their industrial capacity, which had been heavily damaged during World War II. The funds were used to purchase necessary materials, often from the United States, which also helped prevent an economic depression in the US after the war.