Read the newspaper headline and answer the question. “Nixon Signs Agreement With The Soviets To Limit Nuclear Weapons.” How did this development illustrate the period of détente (peace) in US-Soviet relations?

A) it reflected shifting priorities due to the strengthening of barriers to trade and economic decline.

B)it reflected efforts to ally against common enemies as other superpowers began to emerge.

C)it reflected efforts to reduce tensions and conflict between the superpowers.

D)it reflected shifting priorities due to the expansion of direct military conflict between the nations.

C) it reflected efforts to reduce tensions and conflict between the superpowers.