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The Bush and Clinton Presidencies — Unit test

Question 7 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

Which best describes the Nixon administration’s approach to China, the Soviet Union, and Latin America during Nixon’s first term in office?

Answer
A
The administration pressured China and the Soviet Union and sought to reduce tensions with Latin America.
B
The administration equally pressured the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
C
The administration sought to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
D
The administration pressured Latin America and sought to reduce tensions with China and the Soviet Union.

Explanation

Nixon’s administration pursued détente with the Soviet Union and opened relations with China, seeking to reduce tensions with both countries. In Latin America, however, it used pressure and intervention to oppose governments it viewed as hostile to U.S. interests. Therefore, the best choice is D: it pressured Latin America while seeking to reduce tensions with China and the Soviet Union.

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