According to the passage, why was the US government taking action against Cuba?

A. Because Castro was a dictator and opposed democracy.
B. Because Castro's ideas and government were revolutionary and violent.
C. Because Castro took action and supported actions that put the Western world in danger.
D. Because Castro supported a totalitarian government and the Soviet Union.

The US government's actions against Cuba, as stated by Adlai Stevenson, were primarily due to Castro's support of an invasion that endangered the safety of the Western Hemisphere. Concerns surrounding the implications of this invasion were heightened given the context of the Cold War. Thus, the focus was on maintaining regional security rather than solely on the nature of Castro's government. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The US government's actions against Cuba were primarily due to concerns about Fidel Castro's support for actions that endangered the security of the Western Hemisphere. The Cold War context added to worries about communism and regional stability. Thus, option C is the most accurate response: 'Because Castro took action and supported actions that put the Western world in danger.'
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08