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Contemporary American Society: The Late 20th Century — Test

Question 17 • United States History and Geography

The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) agreement in 1972 brought about

Answer
A
the regulation of Soviet production of missiles that carried nuclear weapons.
B
the regulation of Chinese production of missiles that carried nuclear weapons.
C
the US recognition of China for the first time since 1949.
D
the creation of documents that officially ended the Cold War.

Explanation

SALT I was an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union to limit strategic nuclear weapons. Its interim agreement placed limits on the number of Soviet (and U.S.) missile launchers, including those for intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Therefore, the choice about regulating Soviet production of missiles carrying nuclear weapons is the best answer; SALT I did not regulate China’s weapons or recognize China.

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