Question

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


(1 point)
Responses

Castro's relationship with Khrushchev appeared to be a threat to America's safety.
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.
Kennedy attempted to create alliances with Cuba in order to overthrow the Soviet Union.

Kennedy ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union off the northern coast of Russia.
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.
Castro supported Khrushchev's efforts to secretly invade the United States off the Gulf Coast.

Answer 1

Castro's relationship with Khrushchev appeared to be a threat to America's safety.

Explanation: Cuba's alliance with the Soviet Union (and the placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis) put nuclear weapons within close range of the U.S., greatly escalating Cold War tensions.