Answer: The Renaissance was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman thinking and styles, and both the Roman and Greek civilizations were Mediterranean cultures, as is Italy. The best single reason for Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance was the concentration of wealth, power, and intellect in the Church.
This region was also politically unstable as there were different ethnicities and there was also rising nationalism in the region. Nationalism brought about tensions. There was also rising Serbian nationalist groups. Combined with the brinkmanship of the European Powers the area became a fuse to the powder keg that Europe had become. The Balkans has strong Cultural, Religious, and language ties to the surrounding Empires but they were in small pockets making nation building difficult.
Based on the reactions to the Marshall plan, the following are the explanations:
- Western Europe - It would lead to their economies recovering.
- Eastern Europe - Wanted their economies to recover as well.
- Soviet Union - Did not want to lose control of her Soviet satellites.
- United States - Would prevent Communism and increase American trade.
<h3>Why were nations opposed or in favor of the Marshall plan?</h3>
The plan saw the United States sending massive aid to European nations. Both Western and Eastern European nations needed it to rebuild their economy but the Soviet Union refused for the Eastern Europeans to access the plan.
The Soviet Union was worried that the plan would allow for the United States to gain influence in Eastern Europe and so were against it.
The Americans were in favor because a strong European economy meant that America could trade with them and it would also prevent Communism from spreading.
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