Question

1. the policy of containment was designed to—

a end world war ii
b prevent the spread of communism
c. promote global trade
d. rebuild europe

1. the marshall plan was intended to—

a. punish germany
b. rebuild european economies
c. limit u.s. military spending
d. end colonialism

Explanation:

1. For question 16: The U.S. containment policy during the Cold War was designed to stop the global spread of Soviet-led communism, as Western powers feared communist ideology would take hold in war-weakened nations.
2. For question 17: The Marshall Plan provided U.S. economic aid to Western Europe after WWII to rebuild war-torn economies, which also helped push back against communist influence in vulnerable European states.

Answer:

1. B. prevent the spread of communism
2. B. rebuild European economies