The Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by the Soviet Union's placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba in response to threats from the United States during the Cold War.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was primarily caused by the Soviet Union's decision to place nuclear missiles in Cuba in response to perceived threats from the United States. This action was a direct result of tensions during the Cold War and the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion instigated by the CIA.
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