The correct answer is a) he wished to bribe the governments of European countries to remain democracies. This reflects the intention behind the Marshall Plan (officially known as the European Recovery Program), which was aimed at providing economic assistance to help rebuild European economies after World War II. The goal was to prevent the spread of communism by stabilizing these nations and promoting democratic governments. The aid was indeed a strategic effort to maintain political stability and encourage pro-Western governments in Europe.
Why did President Truman give $13 billion in aid to European countries after the war?
a) HE wished to bribe the governments of European countries to remain democracies
b) he wanted to reinforce positive feelings towards the United States
c) HE wished to support French and Italinan communits
d) HE wanted to boost the sale of European goods to help those countries recover
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