The Cuban Missile Crisis Quiz

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What was the main reason for the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The overthrow of the previous government in Cuba
The United States' blockading of Cuba
The Soviet Union's support of Cuba's communist government
The discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba (correct)

What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A conflict between the US and Cuba over missile installations
A conflict between the US and Cuba over nuclear weapons
A conflict between Cuba and the Soviet Union over missile installations
A conflict between the US and the Soviet Union over missile installations in Cuba (correct)

What did President Kennedy do to prevent the Soviets from delivering more missiles to Cuba?

He negotiated with the Soviet Union to remove their missiles from Cuba
He threatened to fire back if the Soviets used any of the missiles on the US (correct)
He ordered the Navy to attack Soviet ships carrying missiles to Cuba
He did nothing and allowed the Soviets to continue delivering missiles

Who was Fidel Castro and what role did he play in the Cuban Missile Crisis?

<p>Fidel Castro was the leader of Cuba who had established a communist government with the support of the Soviet Union. He did not allow free elections and his actions led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

<p>The Soviet Union agreed to remove all their missiles from Cuba and the United States agreed not to invade Cuba. The crisis ended peacefully and the threat of a war between the two countries was avoided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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