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What 1963 treaty was signed by the U.S., UK, and USSR largely as a reaction to the dangers exposed by the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Limited Test Ban Treaty
The SALT I Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty

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Correct answer: The Limited Test Ban Treaty

The treaty prohibited nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water. It was an important first step toward arms control and environmental protection from radioactive fallout.

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