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the truman doctrine said that:
a. america would provide economic aid to rebuild europe.
b. america would respond to soviet attacks with massive retaliation.
c. america would fight to limit the spread of communism.
d. european powers needed to stay out of the americas.

Explanation:

The Truman Doctrine was established to contain the spread of communism. Option A (Marshall Plan was for economic aid to rebuild Europe), Option B (massive retaliation was part of later Cold War strategies), Option D (Monroe Doctrine - related to European powers in Americas). So the Truman Doctrine focused on fighting communist spread, making C correct.

Answer:

C. America would fight to limit the spread of Communism.