Question

Place the events in the chronological order that correctly shows the cause and effect of how the Cuban Missile Crisis started and escalated.
1 Kennedy issues an
ultimatum demanding
the removal of missiles
from Cuba.

2 Krushchev and Castro plan
to place Soviet missiles in
Cuba for defense.

3 An American military
plane discovers sites
capable of launching
missiles in Cuba.

4 Kennedy carries out
the Bay of Pigs invasion

Answer 1

The order in which the Cuban Missile Crisis started and then was escalated is:

• 4 Kennedy carries out the Bay of Pigs invasion.
• 2 Krushchev and Castro plan to place Soviet missiles in Cuba for defense.
• 3 An American military plane discovers sites capable of launching missiles in Cuba.
• 1 Kennedy issues an ultimatum demanding the removal of missiles from Cuba.

Facts about the Cuban Missile Crisis

After Castro took over Cuba, the Americans tried to dislodge him in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Castro wanted protection from further U.S. attacks and sought Soviet missiles.

When an American spy plane noticed these missiles, Kennedy issued an ultimatum to remove the missiles because Cuba was too close to American soil.

In conclusion, the order is 4,2,3, 1.

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