answersLogoWhite

0

The are directly below us. One reason we were feared with Cuba during the Cuba Missle Crisis, is that Cuba is closer to Washington DC than Texas is to Washington DC. That feared many politicians in the 60's.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What counties were involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Cuba usa and Russia


When did the us get involved with Cuba?

US involvement in Cuba dates back to the time of the Spanish American War, when Cuba was still a Spanish colony; that was around the end of the 19th century.


Why did the US get involved with the Spanish American War?

Spain fought with Cuba because Cuba wanted independence. US involved in the war because US had the economic interest in Cuba. Americans invested millions of dollar in Cuba plantations, and the attack of Spain that destroy the American ship called Maine was a reason. US also wanted Europeans to get out of Americas continent.


How did the US become involved in a war with Spain over Cuba?

The rumors that the Spanish caused the sinking of the USS Maine.


What war did the US have with Spain in 1898?

The Spanish American War which involved the Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.


What did Cuba do militarily in World War 1?

Nothing, Cuba did not get involved


Has Cuba been in any wars?

{| |- | Not as Cuba, per se. Cuba was involved in the Spanish-American War as a part of Spain. One of the reasons the US got into that war was the sinking of the USS Maine that was in Havana Harbor at the time. |}


How can you find the name of a herb that is imported into the US from Cuba?

There are no herbs imported to the US from Cuba. The US does not trade with Cuba.


Does Cuba trade cars with the US?

There is a trade embargo with Cuba, the US does not trade anything with Cuba.


This involved an invasion of cuba?

Bay of pigs


Was cuba ever own by the us?

No, the US has never owned Cuba.


What are the differences between Cuba and US?

Cuba is an island nation, and the US is not.