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The USA had missile bases in Turkey which were pointing directly at the USSR so the USSR put missiles on Cuba so that they were pointing directly at the USA. So therefore if the USA ordered the missiles in Turkey to attack the USSR, then the USSR could just straight away order the missiles in Cuba to attack the USA.
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What us battleship was sent to Cuba in January 1898?
The U.S.S Main was sent over to Cuba in January 1889.
Why were missiles sent to Cuba?
Missiles were sent to Cuba from the USSR to make fear for the US, but never to actually fire the missiles.
Why did Russia put missiles in Cuba?
Russia sent missiles to Cuba because Cuba was already in a conflict where the U.S had attempted to assassinate Fidel Castro. Russia took advantage of Fidel's anger and sent the missiles to Cuba in which Cuba threatened to use them against the U.S
What year was general Wyler sent to cuba?
1896
Which artist was sent to Cuba to find a war?
Fredric Remington
Why was the battleship sent to cuba?
A combination of show of force & good will.
When the Soviet Union sent missile launchers to Cuba President Kennedy responded by ordering?
a naval blockade of Cuba
Why did president McKinley order the U.S.S. Maine to Cuba?
President McKinley sent the U.S.S Maine to Cuba to evacuate Americans.
When did Cortes take over Cuba?
Cortes never took over Cuba. In 1511 he joined an expedition to Cuba and became mayor of the province of Santiago, the governor of Cuba sent him off on an expedition to Mexico. He never returned to Cuba.
What US president sent the USS Maine to Cuba?
William McKinley
Why was the battleship Maine sent to cuba?
Good will gesture and a show of force.
What country's stamp would be affixed to a postcard sent from Hispaniola?
Cuba
