The Cold War saw several instances where the USSR, and communism nearly took over the planet. This is why in 1947 it was a clear that a solution must be established. In June of 1947, a time when Europe was devastated by the effects of World War 2; a plan created by General George Marshall was presented to students at Harvard. Its intention was to restore “economic health” to parts of Europe wounded from war, and sequentially to stop the inevitable spread of communism through these countries.
Analysis
The Marshall Plan basically rebuilt parts of Europe after war, but Stalin refused to allow Eastern Europe to join in on the plan.
While the plan would help poverty in these countries, it did not help the conflict of the Cold War.The plan diminished the influence and power that communist parties had over Europe. This of coarse, frustrated the Soviet Union because it was seen as yet another anti-communist act by the United States. This plan because of its aid also caused a further division of the East and West in Europe, and increased tension between the two powerhouse countries that were the USA and the USSR.
Overview
The Cold War saw several instances where the USSR, and communism nearly took over the planet. This is why in 1947 it was a clear that a solution must be established. In June of 1947, a time when Europe was devastated by the effects of World War 2; a plan created by General George Marshall was presented to students at Harvard. Its intention was to restore “economic health” to parts of Europe wounded from war, and sequentially to stop the inevitable spread of communism through these countries.
Analysis
While the plan would help poverty in these countries, it did not help the conflict of the Cold War.The plan diminished the influence and power that communist parties had over Europe. This of coarse, frustrated the Soviet Union because it was seen as yet another anti-communist act by the United States. This plan because of its aid also caused a further division of the East and West in Europe, and increased tension between the two powerhouse countries that were the USA and the USSR.
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For more information about the Marshall Plan visit:
the Marshall Foundation Website
Kaitlyn Roy and Ricky BryantHumanities IIIChutchian/TibbettsApril 8, 2011