President Nixon and President Reagan Were Able to Ease Cold

Multiple Choice

President Nixon and President Reagan were able to ease Cold War tensions with China and the Soviet Union, respectively, because they

A) were known for their longstanding commitments to anticommunism.
B) had reputations for avoiding the use of military force whenever possible.
C) surpassed other Cold War-era presidents in their diplomatic abilities.
D) feared the growing power of the Communist bloc in world affairs.