Answer:
It was to help rebuild those countries in Western Europe affected by the Second World War.
Explanation:
The Marshall plan was an initiative of the United States initiated in 1948 that was intended to help rebuild those countries in Western Europe affected by the Second World War with a donation of money.
Although 18 countries in Europe were beneficiaries of the Marshal Plan, the countries considered at that time as major industrial powers received more money, with the United Kingdom being first, followed by France and Germany.
