10 Questions
What was the main concern of President Kennedy regarding Cuba?
The Soviet Union might place nuclear weapons in Cuba
Why was Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
To protect Cuba and communism from America
What event drew Cuba closer to the Soviet Union?
The failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion
What was one of Khrushchev's intentions by building a missile base in Cuba?
To retaliate against American missiles based in Turkey and pointed at the USSR
What was another reason for Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
To show his strength to the USSR and the rest of the world
Why did the United States view the Castro government as a threat?
Because of the potential placement of nuclear weapons in Cuba
What was Kennedy's reaction to the Bay of Pigs invasion?
He felt humiliated
What was the true intention of Khrushchev despite his assurance to Kennedy?
To build a missile base in Cuba
What was one of the reasons Khrushchev was building a missile base in Cuba?
To retaliate against American missiles in Turkey
Who did Khrushchev want to show his strength to by building a missile base in Cuba?
The USSR and the rest of the world
Quiz: The Cuban Missile Crisis and U.S.-Soviet Relations Test your knowledge on the events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis and the tense relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Explore the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, the threat posed by the Castro government, and the fears of nuclear weapons in Cuba. Challenge yourself with questions on the actions taken by President Kennedy and the role of Khrushchev.
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