I will give you the best that I have." ~ George C. Marshall
The Legacy of The Marshall Plan
1. Communism Marshall's plan slowed the spread of Communism.
2. Education The plan's money helped thousands of youth through secondary school.
3. Technology High-tech railways and roads were built to improve commerce within Europe.
4. Agriculture Livestock and grain supplies became ample. The industrialization of agriculture in Europe commenced.
5. Europe's Citizens Europeans gained hope for a better future, with the ability to fight Communism and to preserve democratic beliefs.
6. World Economy Marshall's plan strengthened the industrial output of the US. It reopened trade options of Europe, with improved industrial production that increased by 64%.
7. The European Union The Marshall Plan encouraged economic cooperation for improved relations among nations. From a 6-nation cooperative agreement, EU became a unification of 27 European countries.
2. Education The plan's money helped thousands of youth through secondary school.
3. Technology High-tech railways and roads were built to improve commerce within Europe.
4. Agriculture Livestock and grain supplies became ample. The industrialization of agriculture in Europe commenced.
5. Europe's Citizens Europeans gained hope for a better future, with the ability to fight Communism and to preserve democratic beliefs.
6. World Economy Marshall's plan strengthened the industrial output of the US. It reopened trade options of Europe, with improved industrial production that increased by 64%.
7. The European Union The Marshall Plan encouraged economic cooperation for improved relations among nations. From a 6-nation cooperative agreement, EU became a unification of 27 European countries.
The European Legacy of the Marshall Plan
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