When Soviet missiles were detected in Cuba in 1962, Kennedy's advisors' first response was to call for __________

A) negotiations with Castro and an offer of U.S. aid if the missiles were removed
B) bombing of the sites by American aircraft
C) a Special Forces operation to assassinate Castro
D) a declaration of war on the Soviet Union


Answer: B

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