Which statement most accurately compares the United States' policies of containment and détente?
A. Containment uncovered the weaknesses of the Soviet economy,
while détente showed the benefits of the Soviets' command
economy
B. Containment supported the decrease of tensions between the
United States and the Soviet Union, while détente heightened
tensions and almost led to war.
C. Containment increased tensions between the United States and
the Soviet Union, while détente sought to ease tensions between
the two countries.
D. Containment encouraged peace talks and international treaties,
while détente further involved the United States in conflicts and
proxy wars.