USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country did Carter help the U.S. build a diplomatic relationship with during his presidency?
A
Russia
B
China
C
Iran
D
Japan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During Jimmy Carter’s presidency, the most dramatic moment in Sino-American relations occurred on December 15, 1978, when, following months of secret negotiations, the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced that they would recognize one another and establish official diplomatic relations.

Detailed explanation-2: -1978: Agreement Reached on Normalization After months of negotiations, in December the two governments finally issued a joint communiqué that established full diplomatic relations. By this agreement, the United States recognized the PRC as the sole government of China and affirmed that Taiwan is a part of China.

Detailed explanation-3: -The relationship between China and the United States has been marked by complexity and mutual distrust since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. However, the two nations maintain close economic ties, which have experienced significant growth since 1980.

Detailed explanation-4: -On New Year’s Day 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Unofficial ties with Taiwan remained, but for the first time the United States recognized Beijing as China’s capital.

Detailed explanation-5: -The United States of America and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations as of January 1, 1979. The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China.

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