Increased Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union

Improved the overall standard of living in Western Europe

Increased ties between the United States and other non-communist nations in Europe

Pumped billions of dollars into rebuilding Europe after World War II

Encouraged free-enterprise economic activities

Boosted the American economy by increasing American exports

Promoted rapid rebuilding and stabilization of governments

Encouraged the United States to remain involved in global politics versus becoming an isolationist nation