Why did the Soviet Union so greatly value the Communist regime in Cuba?
a. They were seduced by Cuba's exotic Latin culture.
b. It provided a tropical vacation spot for Soviet leaders.
c. It was the first country where Communism triumphed without the help of the Soviet Army.
d. It provided a perfect base for the USSR to carry out its plans for an invasion of the United States.
Answer: c. It was the first country where Communism triumphed without the help of the Soviet Army.
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A. both "soft-money" advocates and "hard-money" advocates. B. "hard-money" advocates. C. Henry Clay. D. None of these answers is correct. E. "soft-money" advocates.