Marshall Plan

Question 1

What was the aim of the Marshall plan?

Answer 1

was to provide economic support for the countries of Europe as they were rebuilt after the war

Question 2

What was the USA trying to achieve with the Marshall plan? ( 3 points)

Answer 2

• creations of a market for American goods to help us economy
• aid the economic recovery of Europe
• halt the spread of communism

Question 3

Was the Marshall plan successful?

Answer 3

Yes it played a vital role in the recovery of Western Europe

Question 4

What was the outcomes of the Marshall plan? (3 points)

Answer 4

• By 1953 USA provided 17 billion to help Europe rebuild its economy and raise standards of living
• Allowed countries to recover much faster
• Made USA look good and willing to commit long term

Question 5

How did Stalin react to the Marshall plan?

Answer 5

Saw the Marshall plan as a clear attempt by the USA to gain greater influence in Europe

Question 6

What did Stalin believe about those countries who accepted Marshall aid?

Answer 6

• they would be loyal to USA

- was concerned when Czechoslovakia and Hungary expressed interest in receiving American money