Which statement describes the overall value of the Marshall Plan as foreign policy?

Its impact was unknown, since the plan was never fully enacted, and could not be judged.

Its impact was mostly positive as Western Europe became or remained strongly democratic.

Its impact was mostly negative; Soviet aggression increased in response to American involvement.

Its impact was neutral, causing as many problems as it solved.

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The statement that best describes the overall value of the Marshall Plan as foreign policy is:

Its impact was mostly positive as Western Europe became or remained strongly democratic.

The Marshall Plan, formally known as the European Recovery Program, was instrumental in the economic recovery of Western European countries after World War II and helped to stabilize democracies. It is generally viewed as a successful effort to prevent the spread of communism by promoting economic stability and democratic governance in the region.