Which of the following statements best describes economic conditions in europe immediately after world war ii?

a- the economies of most european nations were in very poor shape.
b- the economies of western european nations were strong, while those of eastern european nations were weak.
c- the economies of western european nations were weak, while those of eastern european nations were strong.
d- the economies of most european nations were in excellent shape.

The economies of most European nations were in very poor shape.

Explanation:

After World War II, Europe was devastated by the long period of conflict. The war lasted six years, enough to drive many countries into chaos, harming the economies of the countries involved. Cities, factories, ports, roads and railroads had been bombed and many farms were destroyed. After the war ended, Europe needed to rebuild itself both socially and economically.

In this context of economic reconstruction, the Marshall Plan was launched in 1947, an ambitious project of US loans and financial donations to the European allies devastated by the Second World War. The Marshall Plan was a success and the countries of Europe quickly recovered.

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