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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.2
How might history have diverged if President Nixon hadn't pursued détente with China and the USSR in the early '70s?
The Watergate scandal would not have happened due to Nixon's preoccupation with international affairs.
Prolonged periods of high tension between these nations might have occurred, possibly escalating into conflicts.
China and USSR would likely merge creating a global superpower.
A swift resolution to the Vietnam War could've been achieved via diplomatic channels.
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