How did the Bay Pigs Invasion lead to Cuba’s involvement in the Cold War?(1 point)

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The Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the election of Daniel Ortega.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the election of Daniel Ortega.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion led the Soviet Union to support Cuba economically and militarily.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion led the Soviet Union to support Cuba economically and militarily.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the execution of all the American-supported invaders in Cuba.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the execution of all the American-supported invaders in Cuba.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion led to the removal of missiles from Cuba.

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The correct response is: The Bay of Pigs Invasion led the Soviet Union to support Cuba economically and militarily.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion, which took place in April 1961, was a failed attempt by Cuban exiles, supported by the U.S. government, to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist regime in Cuba. The failure of the invasion led to increased ties between Cuba and the Soviet Union, as Soviet support became critical for the Cuban government to bolster its defense and maintain its regime against perceived U.S. aggression. This significantly intensified the Cold War tensions.