Western Zones - Marshall Plan

What did the USA do from 1945 - 46 as part of the Marshall Plan?

Pumped an immense amount of goods, raw materials and money into Europe.

By 1947, there were real anxieties that European markets were continuing to decline.

What were the US government concerned about?

Were concerned decline of European markets would destabilise European countries, making them more susceptible to communist influence.

What happened in 1947?

Several international events which were highly significant.

What international events were hugely significant?

• Revival of Greek Civil war and fears of communism.

• Declaration of Truman Doctrine 12 March 1947.

• 5 June 1947 offer from secretary of state, George Marshall.

What was the offer on the 5th June by George Marshall?

To seek Congress’s agreement to provide enough money to stabilise and strengthen a European free market (Marshall Plan)

What did the Marshall Plan aim to do?

Achieve economic recovery for Europe.

Was offered to all European states.

How did Stalin react to the Marshall Plan?

He forbade his satellites and the Soviet zone taking up the offer.

How did the Western zones react to the Marshall Plan?

They welcomed it as necessity. All 3 zones were integrated into the ERP (European Recovery Programme aka Marshall Plan)

What did the ERP mean for the Western zones?

It took important decisions away from occupying powers.

What did the Marshall Plan mark?

Another step widening the gap between East and West Germany.

What had Germany received through the ERP by 1951?

Germany had been given $1.5bn out of $12.7bn of the Marshall Plan.