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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.1
What might have happened if President Kennedy had not ordered a naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It wouldn't affect the situation much as JFK had minimal impact on overall Cold War progression.
A peaceful solution with USSR would be reached without military intimidation.
The Soviets would gain strategic advantage over the US, changing the course of Cold War.
It could have escalated into a full-blown nuclear war between USA and USSR leading to millions of deaths worldwide
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