The Cuban Missile Crisis

Cuban Missile Crisis – What if?

Scenario #4

It is 1961 (before the Cuban missile crisis) and President Kennedy has decided that the communist government of Fidel Castro with its close ties to the Soviet Union represents a definite threat to the security of the United States. Due to the proximity of Cuba and the ongoing threat of potential development of weapons of mass destruction, a regime change must take place. The U.S. will announce its intentions to the world and give Castro 48 hours to leave the country before the invasion will begin.

Please type or legibly write your answers to these questions and turn in with the number of your scenario and the names of all the members of your group.

1. What historical events (both in Latin America and the rest of the world) is this scenario connected to? What effect do you think these historical precedents or events will have on the outcome of the scenario?
2. Give 3 arguments in support of this policy or action of the United States in response to the discovery of the missiles in Cuba.
3. Give 3 arguments against this policy or action of the United States in response to the discovery of the missiles in Cuba.
4. How would this policy or action affect U.S. relationships with Latin American countries?
5. How would this policy or action affect U.S. relationships with other nations in the world (friends and enemies)?
6. How and where does honesty and/or deception play a role in this policy or action?