The events of the Cuban Missile Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Cuba important for the Soviet union
A
It was close to the US so they could put missiles near them
Cuba saw the soviet union as a great way to prevent USA from invading Cuba
2
Q
When did the soviet ships carry nuclear war heads to cuba
A
September 1962
3
Q
When did US spies photograph the nukes
A
October 1962
4
Q
What were some options for kennedy to choose
A
Nuclear attack
Ignore the missiles as he had them in turkey and UK
DO a deal to withdraw the nukes
Invade Cuba
Destroy Cuba missile sites
Blockade cuba
Warn Castro that his actions put them in grave danger
