Multiple choice How did the Marshall Plan benefit the United States economically? Unemployment rates increased in urban areas America was forced to borrow money to pay debts The inflation rate increased and spending decreased European nations could buy from American farms and factories Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The Marshall Plan provided billions of dollars in aid to rebuild European economies after WWII. This aid was largely used to purchase goods from American manufacturers and farmers, thereby stimulating the U.S. economy.