Flashcards on Cuban Missile Crisis

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When did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

October 1962

Who were the main players involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?

United States, Soviet Union, and Cuba

What led to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Soviet Union's installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba

Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

John F. Kennedy

What actions did the US take in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Implemented a naval blockade of Cuba

How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?

Soviet Union agreed to remove missiles from Cuba in exchange for US promise not to invade Cuba

What was the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Increased tensions between the US and Soviet Union, highlighted the dangers of nuclear weapons

What was the historical significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Considered one of the closest moments to nuclear war during the Cold War

What was the role of the media during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Media coverage increased public awareness and pressure on the situation

What was the hotline established between the US and Soviet Union after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Direct communication link known as the Moscow-Washington hotline

What is the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Cold War history?

Marked a turning point in US-Soviet relations and arms control negotiations

Which countries were directly involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?

United States, Soviet Union, and Cuba

What was the US response to the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

Imposed a naval blockade

What is the term used to describe the set of diplomatic negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Thirteen Days

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Soviet Union agreed to remove its missiles from Cuba

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When did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?



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