History essay

Extra Credit Paper: Fall 2018

Due by the last day of class

"Discuss the concerns of Pres. John F. Kennedy in relation to the growth of Communism in Cuba. Also why the USA might fear that type of leadership in a neighboring country and Fidel Castro's response to both the USA and UN concerns?"

In this 3 page essay, discuss the Cuban Missile Crisis and its effect on the governance of Cuba. Using your textbook for general background information, formulate a historical thesis with supporting argumentation from the primary documents listed below. You must use all 4 documents in your paper to receive credit, properly cited and referenced. Read the articles thoroughly, with special attention as to how they can support your unique argument about the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960s in America.

United Nations "Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962"

John F. Kennedy "Address on Cuban Crisis, 1962"

Fidel Castro "Declaration of Havana, 1962"

Fidel Castro "On the Export of Revolution"

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