1. Danielle Trujillo
Marshall plan

2. Why was it needed? Europe was devastated from WWII
Industrial production had slowed
Agriculture had been destroyed
People could not access food
("Importance Of The Marshall Plan To Economic Recovery In Europe In The Post War Era")

3. Problems occurring in Europe
Food rationing
Power shortage
Coal problems
Extreme weather conditions
("Importance Of The Marshall Plan To Economic Recovery In Europe In The Post War Era")

4. Financial aid
Prior to the Marshall Plan, the United States was providing financial aid to Europe to help them with recovery.
Over $13 Billion in financial aid was provided
("The Marshall Plan")

5. Additional aid Aid initially consisted of
Food
Staples
Fuel
Machinery
And later investment in industrial capacity in Europe
("The Marshall Plan")

6. origins Created by George Marshall
Official name was European Recovery Program (ERP)
Intended to rebuild the economies of Western Europe.
("The Marshall Plan")

7. Countries Aided Austria Belgium Denmark France Greece Iceland Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
The United Kingdom
West Germany
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8. Political connotations
The United States felt that it was important to aid Europe in their economic recovery because
They feared the conditions in Europe would facilitate the spread of communism
("Marshall Plan")

9. Reconstructing germany
Germany was still trying to deal with repercussions of WWI
Other European countries were not supportive of German recovery
They may not have recovered if the U.S. hadn’t aided them
Marshall Plan ensured German exports in Europe
("Importance Of The Marshall Plan To Economic Recovery In Europe In The Post War Era")

10. Economic recovery Industrial and agricultural production was restored.
Trade expanded
Financial stability was established
Western European chemical, engineering and steel industries were renewed.
("Marshall Plan")

11. End of marshall plan
Republicans gain control of House and Senate in 1950
Less supportive
U.S. becomes involved in Korean conflict
Less funding for Marshall Plan
Program ends
(Ellis-Christensen)

12. Why it was important
Many believe that if it were not for the Marshall Plan, Europe would still be struggling with economic challenges.
It made reconstruction of Germany possible.
("Importance Of The Marshall Plan To Economic Recovery In Europe In The Post War Era")

13. Sources
"The Marshall Plan." George C. Marshall Foundation. N.p.. Web. 11 Apr <
"Importance Of The Marshall Plan To Economic Recovery In Europe In The Post War Era." Articles Base. N.p., 01 Mar Web. 11 Apr <

14. Sources
"Marshall Plan." Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p.. Web. 11 Apr <
Ellis-Christensen, Tricia. "What was the Marshall Plan?."Wise Geek. N.p.. Web. 11 Apr <