Question

which best describes the nixon administrations approach to china, the soviet union, and latin america during nixons first term in office?
the administration pressured china and the soviet union and sought to reduce tensions with latin america.
the administration equally pressured the soviet union, china, and latin america.
the administration sought to reduce tensions with the soviet union, china, and latin america.
the administration pressured latin america and sought to reduce tensions with china and the soviet union.

Explanation:

During Nixon's first term, his administration pursued détente with the Soviet Union and China (including the 1972 Nixon visit to China and arms control talks with the USSR), while continuing a hardline, pressure-focused approach to Latin America (supporting anti-leftist regimes and opposing socialist movements in the region).

Answer:

The administration pressured Latin America and sought to reduce tensions with China and the Soviet Union.