Cuba+Conclusion

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At the conclusion of this Webquest you will be able to describe why the 1962 missile crisis has been described by many as the closest the world has ever come to a nuclear war. You should understand the reasons why Khrushchev placed the missiles in Cuba, why Castro allowed the placement and why Kennedy was threatened by the missiles. You should also be cognizant of the advice given to Kennedy by his closest advisors and why Kennedy acted as he did. Finally, you should strengthen your own critical thinking skills by gathering necessary information, interpreting relevant facts and reaching a decision based on those facts. Your final product (the speech) should reflect the knowledge gained from this experience.

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