COLD WAR ERA
IMPACT OF COLD WAR
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Question
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Why did the U.S. want the Soviet Union to remove its nuclear weapons from Cuba?
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It wanted to protect Cuba from communism
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Cuba is close to the U.S. border
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It was protecting nearby countries in Central America
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The U.S. did not have any missiles of its own
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Soviet leadership believed, based on its perception of Kennedy’s lack of confidence during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, that he would avoid confrontation and accept the missiles as a fait accompli.
Detailed explanation-2: -Supporting an ally: After the revolution, Cuba was an ally of the Soviet Union. It had seen an abortive CIA backed attack occur at the Bay of Pigs and was perceived to be at risk of future attacks from the United States. Missiles would act as a deterrent against such an attack.
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