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QuizMultiple Choice

Nixon and Watergate

Question 1 • Fall 24 US History B IC

Which of the following did President Nixon support during his first term?

Answer
A
the elimination of the EPA
B
a cancellation of SALT I
C
the creation of the EPA
D
an end to détente

Explanation

During Nixon’s first term, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970, and Nixon supported its creation. The other choices do not fit: Nixon pursued SALT I arms-control negotiations and détente with the Soviet Union rather than canceling SALT I or ending détente.

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