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Name: Cord Myler
HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Date: 4/20/16
Graded Assignment Briefing a President The Cuban Missile Crisis lasted for a relatively short period of time but had the highest possible stakes. The United States was on the brink of a nuclear war very close to home. President Kennedy would call on a number of close advisers to help guide him through this crisis. Imagine that you are an adviser to President Kennedy. You will need to check various resources to prepare a brief for the President to guide him through decisions he must make about the crisis. Visit each site in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, as directed below, and respond to each statement or question to help you prepare your brief.
“The World on the Brink: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis.” Write a clear statement summarizing the situation Kennedy faced.
The Soviets were building a nuclear missile base in Cuba.
“Theodore C. Sorensen's memorandum, October 18, 1962.” List the possible courses of action, including some advantages and disadvantages of each.
Limited air strike-would possibly destroy all missiles on Cuba-would be an act of war Fuller air stike- would possibly destroy all missiles on Cuba-would be an act of war-would kill civilians Blockade-would prevent materials from getting to the Soviets-the missiles would still be on the island
“Letter to Nikita Khrushchev from Fidel Castro.” Describe the Cuban position.
The Cubans wanted the Soviets to attack the US if the US took aggressive action towards Cuba.
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HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Read or listen to President Kennedy’s speech to the nation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, “Address to the Nation on the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba.” Write a list of other actions he ultimately included.
A blockade Surveillance of Cuba Threat of retaliation Reinforced base at Guantanamo Calling upon Chairman Khrushchev to halt
(50 points)
Now, review your notes and write your brief for the president. Your brief should be three to four paragraphs and should provide a complete explanation of the problem and the possible solutions available to the President. 1. How should President Kennedy respond to the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba? Answer:
Score
President Kennedy, the Soviets are building a secret nuclear missile base in Cuba. The Soviet ambassador has denied any hostile intent, and that they are helping Cuba with defenses, but the nuclear missiles that the Soviets are building can have ranges that could reach Canada. No defensive base would need such armament. Our options are limited. We can blockade the island to prevent any needed materials from reaching the Soviets, but this would block food and supplies from reaching the Cubans. We can perform surgical air strikes on the Soviet Base, but our specialists have reported that this is unlikely to destroy all missiles on Cuba. This would also be an act of war against Russia. We can perform a massive air strike on Cuba, but this would kill hundreds of civilians, be unlikely to destroy all missiles, and would again, be an act of war. We can invade the island of Cuba and seize the missiles, but this would incur hundreds of American casualties. The people of Cuba are likely to resist a forceful invasion of their island, and their leader has advised the Soviets to attack the US if threatened. Negotiations with the Soviets are tense at the moment. It is up to you, Mr. President, to decide what course our country is to take.
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Graded Assignment
HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Your Score
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Name: Cord Myler
HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Date: 4/20/16
Graded Assignment Briefing a President The Cuban Missile Crisis lasted for a relatively short period of time but had the highest possible stakes. The United States was on the brink of a nuclear war very close to home. President Kennedy would call on a number of close advisers to help guide him through this crisis. Imagine that you are an adviser to President Kennedy. You will need to check various resources to prepare a brief for the President to guide him through decisions he must make about the crisis. Visit each site in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, as directed below, and respond to each statement or question to help you prepare your brief.
“The World on the Brink: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis.” Write a clear statement summarizing the situation Kennedy faced.
The Soviets were building a nuclear missile base in Cuba.
“Theodore C. Sorensen's memorandum, October 18, 1962.” List the possible courses of action, including some advantages and disadvantages of each.
Limited air strike-would possibly destroy all missiles on Cuba-would be an act of war Fuller air stike- would possibly destroy all missiles on Cuba-would be an act of war-would kill civilians Blockade-would prevent materials from getting to the Soviets-the missiles would still be on the island
“Letter to Nikita Khrushchev from Fidel Castro.” Describe the Cuban position.
The Cubans wanted the Soviets to attack the US if the US took aggressive action towards Cuba.
© 2009 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
Page 1 of 3
Graded Assignment
HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Read or listen to President Kennedy’s speech to the nation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, “Address to the Nation on the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba.” Write a list of other actions he ultimately included.
A blockade Surveillance of Cuba Threat of retaliation Reinforced base at Guantanamo Calling upon Chairman Khrushchev to halt
(50 points)
Now, review your notes and write your brief for the president. Your brief should be three to four paragraphs and should provide a complete explanation of the problem and the possible solutions available to the President. 1. How should President Kennedy respond to the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba? Answer:
Score
President Kennedy, the Soviets are building a secret nuclear missile base in Cuba. The Soviet ambassador has denied any hostile intent, and that they are helping Cuba with defenses, but the nuclear missiles that the Soviets are building can have ranges that could reach Canada. No defensive base would need such armament. Our options are limited. We can blockade the island to prevent any needed materials from reaching the Soviets, but this would block food and supplies from reaching the Cubans. We can perform surgical air strikes on the Soviet Base, but our specialists have reported that this is unlikely to destroy all missiles on Cuba. This would also be an act of war against Russia. We can perform a massive air strike on Cuba, but this would kill hundreds of civilians, be unlikely to destroy all missiles, and would again, be an act of war. We can invade the island of Cuba and seize the missiles, but this would incur hundreds of American casualties. The people of Cuba are likely to resist a forceful invasion of their island, and their leader has advised the Soviets to attack the US if threatened. Negotiations with the Soviets are tense at the moment. It is up to you, Mr. President, to decide what course our country is to take.
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Graded Assignment
HST303B/304B: U.S. History | Unit 5 | Lesson 1: Crisis
Your Score
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