Question

The Soviet Union was likely gloating over the incident because it make the US look hypocritical in that America stands for equality and human rights but is seeing riots over children attempting to attend school. It made America look hypocritical. The Soviet Union could use the event to make itself look like the more advanced nation.

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Answer 1

The Soviet Union likely took pleasure in the incident, portraying the U.S. as hypocritical for advocating equality and human rights while facing riots over school desegregation. This allowed the Soviets to position themselves as the more advanced nation.