Question

the map shows the united states and cuba at the time of the cuban missile crisis in 1962. the map makes it clear that the united states had targeted cuba for nuclear attack. missiles launched from the island of cuba could reach the soviet union. a nuclear explosion in cuba could affect the environment of the entire us. missiles launched from cuba could strike anywhere on the us mainland.

Explanation:

The map displays missile range circles from Cuba: 630 NM, 1020 NM, and 2200 NM. The 2200 NM circle does not cover the entire US mainland, the ranges do not reach the Soviet Union, and there is no indication of environmental spread from nuclear explosions. The 1020 NM and 2200 NM circles show that Cuban missiles could reach large parts of the US, meaning they targeted the US for nuclear attack capability.

Answer:

the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.