What Was the Main Purpose of the Marshall Plan

question 45

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• A) to repair relations between the United States and the Soviet Union near the end of the Cold War
• B) to help Europe's economic recovery after World War II
• C) to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction to unstable governments
• D) to root out and eliminate potential terrorist threats before they are fully formed

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Definitions:

Emissions Tax

A tax imposed on companies for the pollution they produce, intended to motivate them to reduce pollutants and adopt cleaner processes.

Pollution Emissions

Refers to the release of pollutants into the environment, which can come from various sources such as factories, vehicles, and agriculture.

Tradable Pollution Permits

Government-issued allowances that give the holder the right to emit a specific amount of pollutants; these permits can be bought and sold, creating a market for pollution control.

Emitted Emissions

The pollutants released into the environment as a byproduct of economic activity, such as manufacturing or transportation.