American leaders believed that the Marshall Plan D. would open new markets in Europe for goods.
It was aid given to Europe by the U.S.A. after WWII.
It was meant, amongst other reasons, to help European economies recover and not fall victim to Communism.
The Americans also hoped that with European economies recovering, they would have the buying power to purchase American goods thereby increasing American markets.
In conclusion, option D is correct.
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