Cuban Missile Crisis Reactions Quiz

What was the initial reaction of the American public to President Kennedy's announcement about the Soviet missile sites in Cuba?

• Joy

• Shock

• Indifference

• Excitement

How did the public's reaction change as the Cuban Missile Crisis progressed?

• From shock to panic

• From panic to calm

• From excitement to boredom

• From indifference to joy

What actions did families take in response to the fear of a nuclear exchange?

• They moved to another country

• They stockpiled supplies and built shelters

• They ignored the situation

• They went on vacation

What religious interpretation did some people have about the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• It was a sign of peace

• It was a sign of prosperity

• It was a sign of the end of the world

• It was a sign of a new beginning

What was one of the reasons for the protests during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Support for nuclear weapons

• Support for the Soviet Union

• Demand for more missile sites

• Opposition to nuclear weapons