Complete Exam Guide Subject-wise practice platform
Detente and Triangular Diplomacy · US History

Which statement best explains the strategic logic of triangular diplomacy?

  1. The United States could reduce its diplomatic and economic contact with most communist governments worldwide
  2. The United States could rely on the United Nations instead of direct diplomacy
  3. The United States could improve relations with one communist power to gain leverage with the other
  4. The United States could shift its full Cold War focus away from Europe toward Asia
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: The United States could improve relations with one communist power to gain leverage with the other

Triangular diplomacy used the rivalry between China and the Soviet Union to strengthen the American bargaining position. By engaging both powers separately, U.S. leaders hoped each would compete for better relations with Washington.

Difficulty: Medium Question 19 of 20

Practice all 20 Detente and Triangular Diplomacy questions

Keep practicing

More Detente and Triangular Diplomacy questions