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The Marshall Plan provided aid to various European countries after World War II. Its purpose was to help rebuild European countries, in order to keep them from turning to Communism as a way to rebuild.
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How did the Marshall plan help Europe?
The Marshall Plan was a brilliant idea that probably saved Europe from a series of Communist takeovers! You have to understand that after WW2 Europe was completely and I mean completely shattered! Only the neutrals such as Switzerland and Spain escaped the devastation of the war. For example, two of the victors such as Great Britain and France were left destitute, their infrastructure in a shambles and they still had imperial commitments to their colonies and dominions. Also, they were both flat broke! In West Germany, the situation was even worse. After WW1, the Allies had made Germany pay huge reparations. Germany could not afford to do so, and this approach had led directly to the rise of extremist political parties including the Nazi's (and we all know what they started...WW2). The Marshall plan was a series of huge loans, both to the allies (France and Britain) and former foes (West Germany and Italy) that allowed them to rebuild their shattered society. if i remember correctly, the loans, the loans were sold to the US people with the notion that America needed an affluent Europe to purchase US goods and trade. Plus it would keep the strong and growing Communist influence at bay. A very poor answer, but i hope it starts you thinking...and researching!
What were the short term effects on the world after World War 2?
The Cold war (both short term and long term). The polarization of the world between the two sides also led to the Korean crisis, the Berlin airlift, the uprisings in both Hungary and Czechoslovakia. The Marshall plan was also a short term affect upon the world that reaped long term benefits, as the US helped to rebuild the world. Also there were power vacuums created by the WWII. Both Britain and France began to lose their colonial possessions. This meant freedom to lots of differing countries
What were the 72 resolutions mainly about?
Peace, order, and good government and its a guide for Canada in 1864-1866
Is Stalin a Cold War spy?
Not entirely. He was key in starting it however he was not entirely at fault as it was a two-sided conflict.
What was the big threes plan to stop world war 2?
In neither the Pacific Theater nor the European Theater was there much of an overall plan. General Montgomery liked plans, with the result that when the enemy outsmarted him, he was often unable to come up with 'Plan B'. For the most part, each section of the war either failed or succeeded. If it failed, then they came up with another bright idea to try. If it succeeded, then they tried that approach again. In the Pacific Theater, it was even worse. Admiral Nimitz, overall commander and specifially in command of the war north of the south Pacific, admitted having no overall plan. He was a genius at coming up with ideas as they were needed. His two area commanders, Halsey and Spruance, also were brilliant tacticians. MacArthur, the area commander of the south Pacific had all sorts of plans, but they generally did not work out.
Carbohydrates serve two major purposes These purposes are?
energy and structure
Did Spain benefit from the Marshall Plan?
Not. Spain & Finland were the only two (non comunists) countries ostracized of Marshall Plan.
What two purposes do maps serve?
they help you find where you are going -- or where you are
Greece and Turkey were the first two nations to receive aid under what plan?
The Marshall Plan .
What were the first two nations to receive aid from the marshall plan?
Greece and Turkey
Who were first two nations to receive aid from the Marshall Plan?
Greece and Turkey
What two purposes can a government serve in a market economy?
to protect the public and preserve private enterprises
What two purposes do tears serve?
tears cleanse the eyes and provides chemical relief for sadness
Which plan to rebuild Europe actually widened the differences between the two European economies one tied to the US the other to the Soviet Union?
Marshall Plan
What was the long-range plan that helped Europe recover from World War 2?
Europe following World War Two was in economic ruin. Six years of fighting had left the economies of Europe devastated. To counter-act this, United States State Department developed "The Marshall Plan" (officially known as the European Recovery Program), which involved the United States giving $17 billion in economic support to European countries following the war. The plan was put into action in April 1948, and helped spur on an incredible recovery of Europe's economies.
What was the goal of the marshall plan?
The Marshall Plan was Secretary of State George C. Marshall's plan for the U.S to offer economic aid to the European nations to help recover from WWII.
What is two halves of the same walnut?
"Two halves of the same walnut" comes from President Harry Truman's speech promoting the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
