The Reduction of Tensions and Increased Contact Between the United

question 83

Multiple Choice

The reduction of tensions and increased contact between the United States and the Soviet Union beginning in the late 1960s was called

• A)détente.
• B)the Khrushchev Thaw.
• C)the Nixon Doctrine.
• D)engagement.
• E)easement.

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Definitions:

Reconcile

The act of making one account consistent with another, typically by explaining differences and adjusting financial records as necessary.

Unwritten

Pertaining to norms, rules, or agreements that are understood and followed but not formally documented.

Behavior

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Informal

Characterized by a casual or unofficial form, manner, or nature, often contrasting with formal structures or protocols.