Soon after World War II, the United States offered economic aid to European countries that had suffered during the conflict. This was called the European Recovery Program, or the Marshall Plan. Which of these best describes why the Marshall Plan caused economic conflict in the Cold War?

A.
Soviet Bloc nations did not receive any economic aid.
B.
The aid actually damaged the economies of countries.
C.
Asian nations such as China and Japan were excluded.
D.
The Soviet Union received more aid than was allowed.

A. Soviet Bloc nations did not receive any economic aid.