Unit Test

Question 1

Now, read the quote on your own.What is the main idea of Kennedy’s statement?

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C: The United States would defend democracy and freedom any way it could.

Question 2

The Berlin Wall divided the city of Berlin, but represented a larger division.What was that larger division?

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C: between communist Europe and the West

Question 3

In his speech, what main message was Kennedy giving to the people of West Berlin?

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B: The citizens of West Berlin were not alone or forgotten in their struggle.

Question 4

Why did Cuba establish ties with the Soviet Union after its revolution?

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B: Castro’s government was communist, like the Soviet Union’s.

Question 5

What action did the United States take after Castro took over the Cuban government?

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A: a trade embargo and attempted invasion

Question 6

Why might Cuba have felt the need to strengthen its defenses after the Bay of Pigs?

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C: fear of another US invasion

Question 7

Kennedy sent a letter to Khrushchev discussing the situation. Read the quotation and then answer the question.Kennedy implies that starting a nuclear war would be insane. Why?

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C: Even the aggressor would be destroyed.

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