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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.15
Which of the following best describes the role of the United States in the global economy after World War II?
The United States sought to isolate itself from the global economy and focus on domestic economic development
The United States sought to establish a closed, protectionist economy in order to protect American jobs and industries from foreign competition
The United States sought to promote socialism and economic redistribution through government control of key industries and resources
The United States sought to promote free-market capitalism and global economic integration through initiatives such as the Marshall Plan and the creation of international financial institutions
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