The Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy's Decisive Address
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the geopolitical context during Kennedy's address?
The Soviet Union had no influence in Eastern Europe.
The United States and the Soviet Union were allies.
The Soviet Union was led by Nikita Khrushchev.
The United States was part of the Communist Bloc.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did President Kennedy announce the Soviet Union had installed nuclear missiles?
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Cuba
Mexico
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Kennedy's policy regarding a nuclear missile launched from Cuba?
It would be handled diplomatically.
It would be seen as a local conflict.
It would be considered an attack by the Soviet Union.
It would be ignored.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action did Kennedy decide to take against Cuba?
Order air strikes on Cuba.
Invade the Soviet Union.
Order a quarantine of Cuba.
Impose an embargo on Russia.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the potential risk of a direct confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union?
A trade embargo.
A diplomatic resolution.
A nuclear war with no winners.
A minor skirmish.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Kennedy reassure Americans in his address?
By ignoring the Soviet threat.
By promising to retreat.
By stating he would not act recklessly.
By declaring war immediately.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the media's reaction to Kennedy's address?
They supported the Soviet Union.
They declared Kennedy ready for a Soviet showdown.
They ignored it.
They called for immediate peace talks.
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