Question
Recalling the specter of the Great Depression (1929–40), America now advocated open trade for two reasons: to create markets for American agricultural and industrial products, and to ensure the ability of Western European nations to export as a means of rebuilding their economies. Reduced trade barriers, American policy makers believed, would promote economic growth at home and abroad, bolstering U.S. friends and allies in the process.
–“Outline of United States History,”
US State Department
Why did the United States support open trade? Check all that apply.
to help the economy at home
to reduce the amount of international trade.
to limit interest in Soviet goods
to help rebuild Europe’s economy
to improve relations with other countries
to prevent the spread of communism
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The reasons the United States supported open trade, based on the provided text, are:
- to help the economy at home
- to help rebuild Europe’s economy
- to improve relations with other countries
The other options, such as reducing international trade, limiting interest in Soviet goods, and preventing the spread of communism, are not explicitly mentioned as reasons for supporting open trade in the provided text.
- to help the economy at home
- to help rebuild Europe’s economy
- to improve relations with other countries
The other options, such as reducing international trade, limiting interest in Soviet goods, and preventing the spread of communism, are not explicitly mentioned as reasons for supporting open trade in the provided text.