Discuss the Causes and Consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis

question 42

Essay

Discuss the causes and consequences of the Cuban missile crisis, and assess President Kennedy's handling of the crisis.

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Definitions:

Soviet Union

A former federal socialist state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, existing from 1922 to 1991, known for its communist government.

Human Trafficking

the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of exploitation, often involving forced labor or sex work.

Rural Poverty

Economic hardship experienced by people living in rural areas, often due to lack of resources and opportunities.

Extramarital Affairs

Romantic or sexual relationships that one or both participants are involved in outside their marriage without the consent of their spouse.