Why didn't the Marshall Plan benefit Eastern European countries?
A. The nations of Eastern Europe did not need it.
B. The Soviets would not let those nations accept it
C. The nations of Eastern Europe thought the Soviets would give more.
D. The Americans did not offer it to them.

B. The Soviets would not let those nations accept it

Explanation:

The Soviet Union was afraid that the plan would weaken communism. They countered with their Molotov Plan, which was arguably less successful. if given the option, Eastern Europe would gladly take the benefit of the Marshall Plan.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.