Which US program provided financial aid to post-war Europe to prevent the spread of communism?

The Marshall Plan was a significant program initiated by the United States after World War II, aimed at providing financial aid to rebuild European economies. The primary objective was to help these war-torn nations recover quickly and thus, stabilize their economies. This stability was seen as crucial in preventing the spread of communism, which was perceived as a threat during the early stages of the Cold War. By providing economic support, the plan aimed to eliminate the conditions that might lead to the appeal of communist ideologies, particularly in vulnerable, impoverished countries.

The other options refer to different initiatives: the New Deal was a series of programs focused on American domestic recovery during the Great Depression; the Truman Doctrine outlined US policy to contain communism but did not specifically provide financial aid to Europe; and the term Cold War Initiative is not a recognized program but rather refers to various efforts and strategies surrounding the broader Cold War context.