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A spy photo of a medium range ballistic missile base in San Cristobal, Cuba,
with labels detailing various parts of the base, displayed October of 1962
Source: Alan Taylor, "50 Years Ago: The Cuban Missile Crisis," The Atlantic (adapted)
The location identified by this photograph was considered strategically important because of it
A.
mineral resources
B.
tropical climate
C.
distance from the United States
D.
position in the mid-Atlantic



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Final answer:

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the strategic importance of the identified location in Cuba was due to its position in the mid-Atlantic, which heightened Cold War tensions.


Explanation:

The location identified by the photograph in San Cristobal, Cuba, was considered strategically important because of its position in the mid-Atlantic. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, the placement of Soviet missile sites in Cuba heightened tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The strategic significance of Cuba's proximity to the United States led to a critical moment in Cold War history.


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