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Why did President Kennedy call for a naval blockade of Cuba in the fall of 1962?

A. to display a show of force to the world.

B. to prevent Soviet ships from bringing nuclear weapons to Cuba.

C. to create food shortages in Cuba so that Castro would trade exclusively with the United States.

D. to respond to a UN request to protect Caribbean waters.

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Answer:

B. To prevent Soviet ships from bringing nuclear weapons to Cuba.

Step-by-step explanation:

President Kennedy didn't want the Soviets bringing any military supplies into Cuba so he sent a naval blockade in 1962.

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