-This image of Nixon in China stunned the world because
A) The United States had not diplomatically recognized China since the communist victory in the civil war in 1949
B) Presidents rarely traveled abroad
C) It was the first visit of a sitting president to a communist country
D) Nixon's rhetoric had increased enmity with China throughout his presidency

Question

-This image of Nixon in China stunned the world because
A) The United States had not diplomatically recognized China since the communist victory in the civil war in 1949 
B) Presidents rarely traveled abroad 
C) It was the first visit of a sitting president to a communist country 
D) Nixon's rhetoric had increased enmity with China throughout his presidency

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nixon's visit to China in 1972 was significant because the United States had not diplomatically recognized the People's Republic of China since the communist victory in 1949, marking a major shift in international relations.

-This Image of Nixon in China Stunned the World Because