Why did the Americans have more credibility during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
a. The Americans had no nuclear missiles based as far south in the Mediterranean to counter the threat posed by Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba
b. The Soviets were faced with the loss of an ally in Cuba, while the U.S. faced no similar threat over any of its allies.
c. The stakes were higher for the Soviets because they had far less nuclear intercontinental missiles than the Americans.
d. The Americans had higher stakes and readily available conventional forces should a conventional war break out.
Answer: D
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