What was one of the major consequences of the U.S. shift toward a foreign policy of détente? A. Chinese leaders decided to abandon communism and attack the Soviet Union. B. Poland launched a violent rebellion against its pro-Soviet communist government. C. The Soviet Union instituted democratic reforms such as guaranteeing freedom of the press. D. The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to limit their nuclear weapons stockpiles.
The willingness of both superpowers to communicate led to arms reduction summits, the signing of anti-nuclear proliferation agreements and a reduction in nuclear arms stockpiles.