Question

Which statement best describes the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
It ended in a draw despite strong air support from the United States.
It was a partial success that helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis.
It was a success, and it created hostility between Cuba and the Soviet Union.
It was a failure that was an embarrassment for the Kennedy administration.

Answer 1

It was a failure that was an embarrassment for the Kennedy administration. The CIA-backed invasion of Cuban exiles was defeated quickly, strengthening Castro and harming U.S. credibility.