-This map shows why the Cuban missile crisis nearly led to war between the US and the Soviet Union
A) Cuba's proximity to the continental US
B) The fact that the US felt Cuba was an ally
C) The threat to US ally Mexico
D) The threat to US shipping in and out of the port of Miami

Question

-This map shows why the Cuban missile crisis nearly led to war between the US and the Soviet Union
A) Cuba's proximity to the continental US 
B) The fact that the US felt Cuba was an ally 
C) The threat to US ally Mexico 
D) The threat to US shipping in and out of the port of Miami

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cuba's proximity to the continental US significantly heightened tensions during the Cuban Missile Crisis, as Soviet missiles in Cuba could easily reach many parts of the United States, posing a direct nuclear threat.

-This Map Shows Why the Cuban Missile Crisis Nearly Led