2. The tension in Europe between the United States and Soviet Union following World War I was escalated with Cuba's involvement because

O Castro's relationship with Khrushchev appeared to be a threat to America's safety.
Kennedy attempted to create alliances with Cuba in order to overthrow the Soviet Union.
O Kennedy ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union off the northern coast of Russia.
• Castro supported Khrushchev's efforts to secretly invade the United States off the Gulf Coast.