What was the Marshall Plan's Impact On The Cold War?

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How did it effect the Cold War? What were the terms that effected it?

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Answer 1

The Americans thought that economic desperation could lead to extreme politics, such as Facism and - especially - Communism.

The Marshall Plan helped economically develop Western Europe, so that such desparation did not happen.  In other words, it helped 'vaccinate'

Western Europe against Communism.

That was the plan.  Did this work?  Well, significant Communist parties did develop in Western Europe.  They became part of ruling coalitions in Italy, and influenced politics in Scandinavia - here, as part of ruling coalitons, Communists would actually become members of the ruling cabinet.  But, in no case did the Communists ever come to power in Western Europe.

Answer 2

The Marshall Plan was a massive economic plan to aid in rebuilding Europe after World War II. Western allied nations, as well as neutral nations, and even the Soviet Union were offered economic assistance. The Soviet Union saw this as a threat to their attempt to gain influence in Europe and Asia.

The US invested money in the economic reconstruction of Europe following WW II. The plan was a great success because it actually revived the economies in the nations which accepted the plan. Even areas that were controlled by communist governments saw the advantage of the plan.

Answer 3

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