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The End of the Cold War — Quiz

Question 2 • United States History and Geography

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

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

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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