Foreign Policy
This member of the president's cabinet deals with foreign diplomatic situations.
Secretary of State
Founded at the end of World War II, this organization works to ensure global peace
United Nations (UN)
Why did the U.S. want to overthrow Fidel Castro as the leader of the Cuba?
The U.S. was worried about the spread of communism so close to the United States.
How did the U.S. discover there were Soviet nuclear missiles based in Cuba?
They were discovered using a spy plane (espionage).
Who was the U.S. president during the crisis.
Jimmy Carter
This is the title of the top diplomat who is the official representative of one country to another.
Ambassador
America originally helped found this military organization to protect itself and all members from an attack by the Soviet Union.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Who did the C.I.A. train to invade Cuba?
Cuban exiles living in the United States.
How was the U.S. Navy used in responding to the crisis.
They created a "quarantine" of Cuba (naval blockade).
Why were the Iranian protestors so upset they stormed the embassy and took hostages?
The United States had a history of interfering with their government, and recently let the Shah come to the U.S. for medical treatment.
Countries conduct this when they work with each other in a peaceful way.
Diplomacy
This organization tries cases, such as disputes between member countries or crimes against humanity, relating to international law.
International Court of Justice (ICJ) or World Court
Where did the invasion take place, and why was it named that?
The Bay of Pigs. Bay was actually named for the trigger fish, but there was a misunderstanding of the Spanish name used for them.
Who was president of the United States during the crisis?
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
What was the name of the failed military rescue mission?
Operation Eagle Claw
Countries make this kind of an agreement to support each other in case any of them is attacked.
Alliance
This organization deals with global trade rules.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Why did Cuba allow the Soviet missiles into their country?
After the Bay of Pigs, Cuba had sought a closer military relationship with the Soviet Union in an attempt to protect themselves from future U.S. invasions.
How many days were the hostages held?
444
This is an official agreement with another country
Treaty
This agreement removes barriers to trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This replaced the previous agreement called NAFTA.
Was the invasion successful?
No, the invasion failed, and the Castro communism government remained in power.
How did the crisis end?
Soviet Union agreed to remove missiles from Cuba.
The United States agreed to not invade Cuba in the future, and to remove missiles from Italy and Turkey.
When were the hostages finally released?
January 20, 1981, just after Ronald Reagan was sworn in as President of the United States.