Asked by Zachary McFarlane on Jun 07, 2024
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In the contest for power between the Soviet Union and the West, the West did not reap many propaganda points when the Soviets crushed the Hungarian uprising because _________________.
A) the United States had recently invaded Cuba in an attempt to crush the Cuban revolution
B) the United States prevented its European allies from sending troops to liberate Hungary
C) Great Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt just before the Soviets invaded Hungary
D) the Soviets brought an end to the human rights abuses of the Hungarian rebels
Hungarian Uprising
A 1956 revolt against the Soviet-imposed policies by the people of Hungary, leading to significant violence and suppression by Soviet forces.
Propaganda Points
Information, often of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Cuban Revolution
A significant political movement that led to the overthrow of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and the establishment of a socialist state led by Fidel Castro.
- Understand the context and outcomes of key conflicts during the Cold War, including the Korean War, Hungarian uprising, and the war in Indochina.
Verified Answer
RA
Rebbie AlexanderJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The West was preoccupied with the Suez Crisis, where Great Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt, which overshadowed the Soviet Union's actions in Hungary and limited the West's ability to effectively criticize the Soviet crackdown without appearing hypocritical.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the context and outcomes of key conflicts during the Cold War, including the Korean War, Hungarian uprising, and the war in Indochina.