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President Carter tried to ease Cold War tensions when he took office in 1977 by

A
proposing to build more nuclear weapons.
B
vowing to destroy all US nuclear weapons.
C
negotiating the SALT I Treaty.
D
working with the leader of the Soviet Union.
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Which did President Carter fail to do?

A
promote détente with Communist countries
B
create a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt
C
free Americans taken hostage by Iran
D
take action against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
3

A result of the Iranian hostage crisis was that

A
the hostages were never returned, even after President Carter left office.
B
President Carter won his reelection campaign in 1980.
C
the hostages were freed in 1981 after President Reagan’s inauguration.
D
President Carter improved diplomatic relations with Iran.
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Which best describes the overall effect of President Carter’s actions in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

A
Carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on the Soviet Union.
B
Carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the Soviet Union.
C
Carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on Afghanistan.
D
Carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the Taliban.
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An effect of frequent fighting in the Middle East was

A
many kidnappings.
B
many deaths.
C
many countries becoming Communist.
D
many stoppages in oil production.

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