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What was the major purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

to contain Soviet expansion
to rescue Greece and Turkey from communist takeovers
to end the Korean police action
to provide economic stability in Europe
to provide reasons for US nationalism

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"to contain Soviet expansion,"

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The main purpose of the Truman Doctrine was "to contain Soviet expansion," since it stated that Soviet aggression would be met with American pressure, since this was during the Cold War.
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