AnswersRMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2The Cold War and Cuba

The Cold War and Cuba Answers

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What two responses were immediately debated?

A
naval quarantine, diplomacy
B
invasion, naval quarantine
C
invasion, nuclear strike
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Why did President Kennedy maintain his official schedule?

A
avoid tipping off the Soviets
B
stay calm during the crisis
C
avoid scaring the public
3

Based on the map, why would the president want to take quick action to stop the building of the missile sites?

A
The map shows there was not much time for the president to stop the missile sites from being built.
B
The map shows that nuclear missiles launched from Cuba could strike almost anywhere in the United States.
C
The map shows what would happen if a nuclear bomb of different sizes went off in Cuba.
4

What do the notes tell you about the likelihood of military action against Cuba, in spite of the risks?

A
No one in the group thought military action was a good idea.
B
Military action was being seriously considered by many in the group
C
Military action was being considered, but was unlikely.
5

Listen to an excerpt from President Kennedy’s speech and then answer the question.Which statement best summarizes Kennedy’s message?

A
He expects the crisis will be over quickly.
B
Standing up to Cuba and the Soviet Union was dangerous , but necessary.
C
Americans shouldn’t worry because he knows exactly what will happen.
6

Listen to another excerpt from the same speech and then answer the question.According to Kennedy, why is the United States especially suited for this conflict?

A
America had always stood up for freedom.
B
America had enough money to pay for a war.
C
America had consistently taken the hazardous path.
7

Read Khrushchev’s response to President Kennedy. Then answer the questions.What does Khrushchev accuse Kennedy of doing?

A
starting a war
B
being reasonable
C
declaring a quarantine
8

Does Khrushchev seem willing to back down? Answer Yes or No.

Answer:

no

9

How did Fidel Castro respond to Kennedy’s quarantine?Select all that apply.

A
prepared for war
B
called Kennedy a pirate
C
asked the Soviet Union for help
D
organized anti-US demonstrations
10

Read the excerpt from Khrushchev’s letter and then answer the questions. In this letter, Khrushchev is saying that he refuses✔ agrees towants to consider Kennedy’s terms.

A
refuses
B
✔ agrees to
C
wants to consider
11

How is the tone of the letter different from Khrushchev’s letter on Day 9?

A
less emotional
B
more forceful
C
less formal
12

Why might Kennedy have felt that he won the confrontation with Khrushchev?

A
Kennedy forced Cuba to break its ties with the Soviet Union.
B
Kennedy accepted Khrushchev’s demand to remove the blockade around Cuba.
C
Khrushchev accepted Kennedy’s demand to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba.
13

Why did some members of the military oppose the idea of a “surgical strike” against Cuba?

A
could not be limited
B
would be seen as weak
C
was unlikely to succeed
14

What did the world learn from the Cuban Missile Crisis?Select all that apply.

A
Nuclear war was a real possibility
B
The USSR would use force to defend Cuba.
C
Cuba was willing to compromise with the United States.
D
The United States would stand up to Soviet influence in the Americas.

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