After World War II, much of Europe was devastated and needed to be rebuilt. However the countries had no money because they spent it all during the war. No taxes could be collected because the people were poor and had hardly anything to eat. The United States at this time was the richest nation in the world. Although Russia was an ally during the war against Germany, the relationship changed after the war and it was feared that unless Western Europe rise quickly again, it would fall into communist hands. The United States came up with the Marshall Plan and offered to help the European countries to recover from the effects of the war. Russia and its allies turned down the offer of assistance. The Marshall plan was a success and all the countries who accepted help recovered.
<span>Catherine de Medici created the ice cream</span>
chWhat was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown to the American Revolutionary War?
A It was the battle that forced the Patriots to retreat from New York.
B It was the turning point in the war, when the British realized they could attack during a snowstorm.
C It was the last battle because the Continental Army forced Cornwallis to surrender.
D It was the first battle of war, and it gave the Patriots hope that they could defeat the British
<span>The supreme court's Hamdi v. Rumsfield decision in 2004 rejected attempts to deny habeas corpus protections when they were sought for enemy combatants, even if they were U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens could not be denied due process, even if they were enemy combatants. U.S. citizens are also allowed to challenge their status as an enemy combatant before an impartial party or court.</span>
