In the Contest for Power Between the Soviet Union and the West

question 63

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Spinout Failures

A tandem drive axle failure in which one of the four drive wheels loses traction and receives all driveline torque. Spinout conditions may produce wheel speeds four times greater than specified. Spinout failures result from shock loading when a spinning wheel’s motion is suddenly arrested or by lubricant throw-off from rotating components.

Riveted Crown Gear

A type of gear whose teeth are affixed to the wheel or rim using rivets, often used in machinery for transmitting torque.

Flange Case Half

One of two symmetrical sections of a flanged case or cover, designed to join together, typically used to enclose mechanical parts.

Drill Out

The process of removing material or obstructions by drilling, common in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair tasks.