Cuban Missile Crisis Overview

The transcript discusses the U.S. government's surveillance of the Soviet military buildup in Cuba, revealing evidence of offensive missile sites being prepared. The purpose of these sites is identified as providing a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere.

What has the government been closely monitoring?

• Trade relations with Cuba

• Cuban agricultural development

• Soviet military buildup on Cuba

• Economic activities in Cuba

What recent evidence has been established?

• Preparation of offensive missile sites on Cuba

• Cuba's economic growth

• Soviet withdrawal from Cuba

• Cuban diplomatic efforts

Which island is mentioned as being 'imprisoned'?

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Jamaica

• Cuba

What is the purpose of the missile bases on Cuba?

• To support Cuban agricultural development

• To provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere

• To defend Cuba from invasions

• To enhance Soviet-Cuban trade relations

What hemisphere is threatened by the missile bases?

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere