The Marshall PlanBy: Tara Slack and Jack Schaefer

History● The plan was to aid European economies after the destruction of WWII. ● George Marshall believed that in order to get political stability the

countries must have a stable economy. ● Economic relief was only in western europe. ● Overall the US spent about $12.5 billion to give economic aid to western

Europe

Viewpoints

Russia● Didn't want the US to give aid to Germany● Thought the US were going for economic control over Europe ● Also that the US were interfering with the domestic affairs of other

countries

Viewpoints

United States● It also benefited the American economy ● Improved european relations● Stopped spread of communism

Non Soviet-Bloc European Nations

● 16 countries total participated in the Marshall Plan. They were mostly non soviet-bloc european nations. The soviets withdrew from the Marshall Plan early on and because of this were later followed by the other eastern European nations under this influence.

Advantages and Disadvantages ● A total of 16 countries took part in the Marshall Plan. Mostly all non

soviet-bloc European nations(except Spain) received aid.

Benefits ● The plan was a huge success. It increased production levels in Europe and

enhanced trade, not just between Europe and the United States but also among the nations of Europe.

Benefits ● By 1949, Truman was able to propose an expanded version of the plan to

benefit other, less developed regions of the world. What became known as the Four Point Plan.

Opinion

Great idea● Stopped potential spread of communism● Increased relations with western europe ● Also helped US markets with opened up trade● Including Russia was nearly impossible with their demands

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