Which of the following statements best describes cuba’s reaction to the cuban missile crisis? a cuba broke off all ties to the soviet union in order to appease the united states and prevent further american retaliation. b cuba became more hostile towards the u. s. with castro threatening to use the remaining nuclear weapons, though he never followed through on this threat. c castro, upset with the soviet union’s retreat, began seeking international alliances elsewhere and building his reputation as a leader in cuba. d castro, upset with the soviet union’s retreat, broke off support to moscow and immediately began to heal political rifts with the u. s.