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What did Adlai Stevenson ask for in the UN resolution? Check all that apply.
immediate withdrawal of missiles and other offensive weapons
a blockade that would stop ships from arriving at Cuba
an end to the quarantine that had been set up in the Caribbean Sea
a UN team to be sent to Cuba to make sure all requests were followed
a meeting between the US and the USSR to help secure peace

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In the context of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the UN resolution proposed by Adlai Stevenson, the following points are relevant:

1. **Immediate withdrawal of missiles and other offensive weapons** - This was a key element of the request.
2. **A blockade that would stop ships from arriving at Cuba** - Stevenson did support the idea of a blockade, though it was officially termed a "quarantine."
3. **An end to the quarantine that had been set up in the Caribbean Sea** - Stevenson did **not** ask for an end to the quarantine; this would contradict the objective of addressing the threat posed by the missiles in Cuba.
4. **A UN team to be sent to Cuba to make sure all requests were followed** - This was part of the discussions about ensuring compliance and verification.
5. **A meeting between the US and the USSR to help secure peace** - While diplomatic dialogue was encouraged, the specifics of formal meeting requests at that moment weren't a primary focus in Stevenson’s address.

So, the correct responses for what Stevenson requested in the UN resolution would be the first, second, and fourth points.

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