Cuban Missile Crisis

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis a pivotal moment in?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

What action did President John F. Kennedy take during the Cuban Missile Crisis to prevent further Soviet shipments to Cuba?

• Naval blockade

• Air strike

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

How did Fidel Castro view the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

• As a necessary deterrent against US aggression

• As a threat to Cuban sovereignty

• As a temporary measure

• As a mistake

What was established between Washington and Moscow as a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• A direct communication line known as the 'hotline'

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance

• A peace treaty

What did the Cuban Missile Crisis highlight about the Cold War era?

• The fragility of peace

• The strength of US military

• The inevitability of war

• The economic prosperity