In 1947 'Marshall Plan', a European recovery programme, was announced by US Security of State, George Marshall aimed at providing economic assistance to the European nations in order to help these nations from the post-war shattered economics. Chief interest of USA was to:
Correct answer: B. check influence of Communist USSR, in Europe
- A. to increase influence of USA, in Europe
- B. check influence of Communist USSR, in Europe
- C. to increase influence of USA, in Asia
- D. check influence of Communist China, in Europe
Explanation
Although the Marshall Plan rebuilt European economies, it also strengthened Western governments and reduced the appeal of communist movements, thereby checking Soviet influence in Europe. Containing Communist China was not its principal purpose.
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