Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis about?

1. A naval blockade of Cuba by the United States

2. The deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviet Union

3. A declaration of war on Cuba by the United States

4. The invasion of Cuba by the Soviet Union

The correct answer is: The deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviet Union

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba, only 90 miles away from the United States. This caused extreme tension and fear as the United States saw it as a direct threat to national security. This event is considered to be one of the closest moments in history to a nuclear war. The other options, such as a naval blockade or invasion of Cuba, were potential actions taken by the United States in response to the missile deployment, but were not the root cause of the crisis. War was never officially declared by either country, so option C is incorrect. The Soviet Union did not invade Cuba during this crisis, making option D incorrect.