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Containment increased tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union while detente sought to ease tensions between the two countries.

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Détente focused on easing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, while containment often heightened tensions between the two countries.

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Containment often led to U.S. involvement in conflicts and proxy wars around the world, while détente encouraged peace talks and the creation of treaties.

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Q: What statement most accurately compares the US' policies of containment and detente?
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