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QuizMultiple Choice

The Reagan Revolution

Question 3 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

In 1987, Reagan and Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. What did the INF Treaty do?

Answer
A
improved US-Soviet relations through reduction of arms
B
increased Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
C
ended the Cold War and made the United States the world’s only superpower
D
angered many Americans, who did not favor compromise

Explanation

The INF Treaty required the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate an entire class of their intermediate-range nuclear missiles. This arms reduction helped ease tensions and improve relations between the two countries. It did not end the Cold War, so the best answer is “improved US-Soviet relations through reduction of arms.”

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