Question : The Cuban Missile Crisis was a significant event in the Cold War because it:
Option 1: Led to the establishment of the United Nations
Option 2: Resulted in the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Option 3: Brought the US and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war
Option 4: Ended the Vietnam War
Correct Answer: Brought the US and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war
Solution : The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was a significant event in the Cold War because it brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war, highlighting the dangers of nuclear escalation.