The Soviet Union's use of troops to suppress an uprising in Hungary showed that
A) Khrushchev would disregard all international treaties.
B) Khrushchev was unlikely to initiate a nuclear strike.
C) Khrushchev planned to extend the reach of the Soviet Union in Europe.
D) Khrushchev lacked the firm leadership of Stalin.
E) Khrushchev intended to maintain control of Eastern Europe.
Answer: E) Khrushchev intended to maintain control of Eastern Europe.
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