Cuban Missile Crisis Quiz

What was the primary concern of the United States regarding Cuba in 1962?

• Spread of communism

• Economic sanctions

• Drug trafficking

• Immigration issues

Which country was supporting Cuba with military resources in 1962, as indicated by the presence of missile sites?

• Soviet Union

• China

• Germany

• France

How did the United States respond to the Cuban missile threat in 1962?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• U.S. naval blockade

• Air strikes

• Economic aid

What event in 1959 heightened the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• The election of John F. Kennedy

• The overthrow of Fulgencio Batista by Fidel Castro

• The signing of a peace treaty between the US and USSR

• The establishment of NATO

Why was the United States concerned about a Soviet-supported regime in Cuba?

• It threatened US economic interests in Latin America

• It was too close to the US mainland

• It opposed democratic values

• All of the above

What was a potential consequence if the US moved openly against Castro's regime as per President Kennedy's fears?

• Improved US-Soviet relations

• Soviet retaliation in East Germany

• Unrestricted access to Cuban resources

• Strengthening of NATO forces

What was the primary objective of the Bay of Pigs Invasion as approved by Kennedy?

• To strengthen US-Cuban relations

• To establish a military base

• To cause a revolt against Castro

• To sign a peace treaty

On what date did the Bay of Pigs Invasion begin?

• April 16, 1961

• July 4, 1961

• May 20, 1961

• March 15, 1961

What was the outcome for the exiled fighters involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion by Wednesday following the invasion's start?

• They successfully overthrew Castro

• They were all captured or killed

• They retreated without casualties

• They were reinforced by US troops

How did the Soviet Union react to the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• They cut diplomatic ties with the US

• They sent military support to Cuba

• They imposed economic sanctions on Cuba

• They ignored the event