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What was the main concern of President Kennedy regarding Cuba?
What was the main concern of President Kennedy regarding Cuba?
- Cuba might form an alliance with China
- The United States might lose its influence in Latin America
- Cuba might invade the United States
- The Soviet Union might place nuclear weapons in Cuba (correct)
Why was Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
Why was Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
- To support Cuba's economy
- To establish a military presence in the Americas
- To protect Cuba and communism from America (correct)
- To invade the United States
What event drew Cuba closer to the Soviet Union?
What event drew Cuba closer to the Soviet Union?
- The Cuban Missile Crisis
- The failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion (correct)
- The signing of the Cuban-Soviet Union treaty
- The assassination of President Kennedy
What was one of Khrushchev's intentions by building a missile base in Cuba?
What was one of Khrushchev's intentions by building a missile base in Cuba?
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What was another reason for Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
What was another reason for Khrushchev building a missile base in Cuba?
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Why did the United States view the Castro government as a threat?
Why did the United States view the Castro government as a threat?
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What was Kennedy's reaction to the Bay of Pigs invasion?
What was Kennedy's reaction to the Bay of Pigs invasion?
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What was the true intention of Khrushchev despite his assurance to Kennedy?
What was the true intention of Khrushchev despite his assurance to Kennedy?
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What was one of the reasons Khrushchev was building a missile base in Cuba?
What was one of the reasons Khrushchev was building a missile base in Cuba?
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Who did Khrushchev want to show his strength to by building a missile base in Cuba?
Who did Khrushchev want to show his strength to by building a missile base in Cuba?
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