Why Did Soviet-American Relations Become Strained in 1960

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did Soviet-American relations become strained in 1960?

• A) A Soviet spy plane was shot down within U.S. borders.
• B) An American spy plane was shot down within Soviet borders.
• C) The Soviets resumed atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons.
• D) The United States discovered that Soviet missiles had been installed in Cuba.
• E) The United States resumed atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons.

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