Question

How did American leaders think the Marshall Plan would help American businesses? A. It would give companies access to international loans. B. It would bring in raw materials that were previously unavailable. C. It would bring nuclear weapons to Europe. D. It would open new markets in Europe for goods.

Answer 1

American leaders believed that the Marshall Plan D. would open new markets in Europe for goods.

What was the Marshall Plan?

It was aid given to Europe by the U.S.A. after WWII.

It was meant, amongst other reasons, to help European economies recover and not fall victim to Communism.

The Americans also hoped that with European economies recovering, they would have the buying power to purchase American goods thereby increasing American markets.

In conclusion, option D is correct.

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