What was the practical effect of the SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty?
a. SALT I slowed the arms race.
b. SALT I ended the arms race.
c. SALT I reduced the number of weapons.
d. SALT I banned nuclear arms production.

a. SALT I slowed the arms race.

Explanation:

The practical effect of SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty is that it slowed the arms race and lessened the threat of nuclear war. The SALT was a negotiation between the United states and Soviet Union which began in November 1969, and aims to reduce the production of nuclear weapons.

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