Question

President Ford’s policy toward the Soviet Union focused on. . A. changing Nixon’s foreign policy.. . B. protecting human rights.. . C. continuing to pursue détente.. . D. allowing more political freedoms.

Answer 1

C. continuing to pursue détente.

Answer 2

The answer is letter C. Continues to pursue Detente

President Ford wanted to pursue detente with the Soviet Union. Detente is the act of lessening of the tension of the two countries. Though there were certain incidents that almost led to the involvement of the superpowers, however, they were able to stop it. The US was able to create a trade relation between the Soviet Union, following the Soviet’s policy for trade.