Which of the following was NOT a reason why Congress voted to implement the Marshall Plan?
A) to strengthen the U.S. military and win the arms race
B) in reaction to a coup in Czechoslovakia
C) to stop the spread of communism across Europe
D) to improve the economy in Western Europe
E) in response to the perceived Soviet threat
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) pine forests B) iron ore C) cotton plantations D) many lakes and ponds