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Why did the USSR put nuclear weapons in Cuba?
The Soviet Union lent Cuba nuclear missiles in order to protect the sovereignty of Cuba, a communist nation.
Why did Cuba aim missiles at the US?
Russia placed missiles in Cuba during the cold war to provide counter attack if the USA. made a attack. The missiles were eventually moved out of Cuba when JFK won a debate between Fidel Castro, JFK, and Nikita Khrushchev.because the U.S. already has missiles in turkeyThe Soviet missiles were located in Cuba, because it was close enough to the Soviet enemy(US), and Fidel Castro was willing to put the missiles in his country.
Why was it dangerous to have soviet missiles in Cuba?
The Soviets could easily land an attack on the United States from Cuba.
What did the us promise to do to end the Cuban missile crisis?
That they will not attack cuba
Who gave the US power over Cuba?
The US does not control Cuba. There are military sanctions against the island.
When following the Bay of Pigs invasion did the Soviet Union pledged to defend Cuba against any attack from the US?
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Why did the USSR put nuclear weapons in Cuba?
The Soviet Union lent Cuba nuclear missiles in order to protect the sovereignty of Cuba, a communist nation.
Why was the location of Cuba so significant during the Cuba missile crisis?
Cuba is very close to Florida. Any missile attack against the US that is launched from Cuba would arrive very rapidly and would allow very little time to deploy any anti-missile defenses. Hence, an attack coming from Cuba is potentially much more dangerous than an attack coming from Russia, which is very far from the US (not counting the proximity of Siberia to Alaska, which is of less strategic importance).
The bay of pigs was an offensive attack by?
The United States armed forces and CIA trained Cubans against Cuba in 1961. An attempt to overthrow Castro.
Why did Cuba aim missiles at the US?
Russia placed missiles in Cuba during the cold war to provide counter attack if the USA. made a attack. The missiles were eventually moved out of Cuba when JFK won a debate between Fidel Castro, JFK, and Nikita Khrushchev.because the U.S. already has missiles in turkeyThe Soviet missiles were located in Cuba, because it was close enough to the Soviet enemy(US), and Fidel Castro was willing to put the missiles in his country.
Why did hijackers want to fly to Cuba?
This is because if the attack a western plane and got to cuba there will be no extradition
Why was it dangerous to have soviet missiles in Cuba?
The Soviets could easily land an attack on the United States from Cuba.
Which country was cuba revolting against -Late 1800's?
spain was the country revolting against cuba in late 1800's
Did the government arrest people against dictatorship in Cuba?
Yes, there are political prisoners in Cuba.
What options did the US have to counter the soviets to build up missiles in Cuba?
They advised the Soviet Union that an attack on the US from Cuba would be considered as an attack by the Soviet Union- and response would be to the Soviet union, not just to Cuba. The US also implemented a blockade of shipping going to Cuba- no ship carrying missiles would be allowed to go TO Cuba.
Was the US fighting against Spain for possession of Cuba?
Yes, It was called the spanish-American war. We also fought Spain in the Philippines
What are Congas called in Cuba?
Congas in Cuba and Spanish countries are called "tumbadoras". More info: http://www.percussionconga.com/percussion-conga/what-are-congas-called-in-cuba
