Question : The term "detente" refers to a period of:
Option 1: Increased tensions between the US and the Soviet Union
Option 2: Reduced tensions and improved relations between the US and the Soviet Union
Option 3: Military conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact
Option 4: Economic competition between the US and China
Correct Answer:
Reduced tensions and improved relations between the US and the Soviet Union
Solution : The term "detente" refers to a period of reduced tensions and improved relations between the US and the Soviet Union, particularly during the 1970s, marked by arms control agreements and diplomatic engagements.