Why did Soviet-American relations become strained in 1960?
A) A Soviet spy plane was shot down within U.S. borders.
B) An American spy plane was shot down within Soviet borders.
C) The Soviets resumed atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons.
D) The United States discovered that Soviet missiles had been installed in Cuba.
E) The United States resumed atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons.

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An American U-2 spy plane was shot down over Soviet territory on May 1, 1960, leading to a major deterioration in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Why Did Soviet-American Relations Become Strained in 1960