JFK Cuban Missile Crisis speech - Part 4 of 14

The transcript discusses the contradiction between the Soviet Union's assurances and their actions regarding the arms buildup in Cuba. Despite public and private assurances that the buildup was defensive, evidence suggests it was planned for months. The Soviet government made false public statements about the nature of the armaments and the need for missile sites outside the Soviet Union.

What was the Soviet Union's public stance on the arms buildup in Cuba?

• It was for offensive purposes.

• It was for defensive purposes.

• It was to support Cuban independence.

• It was to threaten the United States.

What distinction did the speaker make regarding missile types?

• Between Soviet and Cuban missiles.

• Between short-range and long-range missiles.

• Between nuclear and conventional missiles.

• Between ground-to-ground and anti-aircraft missiles.

How long had the Soviet arms buildup in Cuba been planned, according to the speaker?

• Since the Cuban Revolution.

• A year.

• Several months.

• A few weeks.

According to the Soviet government, why was there no need to station missiles outside the Soviet Union?

• They had sufficient allies.

• Their rockets were powerful enough to reach targets from within the Soviet Union.

• They wanted to avoid international conflict.

• They lacked the resources to deploy abroad.

What was the speaker's conclusion about the Soviet statements regarding missile deployment?

• They were misunderstood.

• They were false.

• They were exaggerated.

• They were truthful.