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Question 2 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which of these best describes the relationship between President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev?

Answer
A
They met very infrequently.
B
They negotiated arms-reduction agreements.
C
They developed a hostile working relationship.
D
They worked together to oppose reform.

Explanation

Bush and Gorbachev held summits and negotiated ways to reduce nuclear weapons as the Cold War was ending. In 1991, they signed the START I treaty, which required both countries to reduce their strategic nuclear arsenals. This makes “They negotiated arms-reduction agreements” the best description.

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