Launched in June 1947, the Marshall Plan sought to:
a) finance economic recovery in postwar western Europe in order to prevent Soviet gains
b) help Chiang Kai shek maintain his regime on the mainland of China
c) prevent totalitarian regimes from taking over in Latin America after 1947
d) delay independence movements in Africa
Answer: a) finance economic recovery in postwar western Europe in order to prevent Soviet gains
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the appeal of Christianity in its early stages?
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