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The Cold War and Cuba

Question 15 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

After discovering what they thought was a threat in Cuba, Kennedy’s team debated whether to

Answer
A
launch a military strike or remove missiles from Turkey.
B
establish a naval blockade or launch a military strike.
C
remove missiles from Turkey or create a hotline.
D
establish a naval blockade or create a hotline.

Explanation

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy’s advisers debated how to respond to Soviet missiles in Cuba. The main options included launching an air strike or imposing a naval blockade, which Kennedy called a “quarantine.” Therefore, the correct choice is “establish a naval blockade or launch a military strike.”

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