What event led to the demise of détente?
A) When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979
B) The Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948
C) The communist coup d'état in Czechoslovakia in 1948
D) The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962
E) The SALT talks in 1969

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The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 marked a significant deterioration in US-Soviet relations, effectively ending the period of détente, which was characterized by a relaxation of tensions and improved diplomatic relations between the two superpowers.

What Event Led to the Demise of Détente