What is détente? a. easing of strained relations b. ramping up of military efforts c. strengthening of strained foreign relations d. strengthening of trade embargoes

A-the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.

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in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

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b.   jim crow laws were enacted in northern states.