Question

Which event led to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Soviets were setting up nuclear missiles in Cuba.
Cubans were setting up nuclear missiles in the Soviet Union.
The United States formed an alliance with Cuba against the Soviet Union.
The Soviet Union and the United States agreed to stop building nuclear weapons.
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Answer 1

The Soviets were setting up nuclear missiles in Cuba. This meant that they were now able in theory to launch a nuclear missile directly at large parts of the USA and it was therefore viewed as a threat by the USA. I hope that helps.

Answer 2

The soviets were putting middle silos in Cuba