History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2012 History
What was the Marshall Plan?
AControl of European powers by military power
BTo spread American dictatorship in Europe
CAn economic package of the USA to control Communism ✓ Correct
DThe American continent is meant for Americans only
Correct answer: (C) An economic package of the USA to control Communism — The Marshall Plan was an economic package of the USA to help Western Europe and check Communism, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Marshall Plan was an economic package of the USA to help Western Europe and check Communism, so that is the answer.
★It was an American initiative passed in 1948 to give large-scale foreign aid to Western Europe.
★The United States transferred over thirteen billion dollars in economic recovery programmes.
★This aid helped rebuild war-torn European economies after the Second World War.
★Stronger economies were meant to resist the spread of Communism from the Soviet bloc.
★The plan was named after the US Secretary of State George Marshall.
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