Which agreement was associated with U.S.-Soviet arms control during the era of détente?
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Correct answer: The SALT I Treaty
SALT I, the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks agreement, was a major arms control achievement of détente. It limited certain categories of nuclear weapons and reflected a willingness to manage superpower rivalry through negotiation.
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