Causes
What was the reason Russia has a grudge with us?
WW2
What agreement ended the crisis?
U.S. pledged not to invade Cuba and secretly removed missiles from Turkey; Soviets withdrew missiles from Cuba.
On what date did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?
October 28, 1962
Who was the U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
What caused tension between Cuba and the US?
A) The Soviet Union wanted to deter another U.S. invasion of Cuba
B) Cuba’s decision to join the European Union
C) Cuban Gov took over American owned businesses
D) The United States’ immediate recognition and support of Castro’s government
C) Cuban Gov took over American owned businesses
What was one long-term effect of the Cuban Missile Crisis on U.S.-Soviet relations?
Establishment of the “hotline” and new arms control agreements.
What year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?
1962
Who was the Soviet Premier who shipped missiles to Cuba?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which was NOT a major reason the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?
A) To protect Cuba from another United States invasion
B) To increase Soviet influence in the Western Hemisphere
C) To match U.S. missile deployments in Turkey and Italy
D) To support the Cuban economy by sending agricultural experts
D) To support the Cuban economy by sending agricultural experts
What happened to Khrushchev after the crisis?
He was removed from power, partly due to his handling of the crisis.
How many days did the crisis last?
13 days
Who was the leader of Cuba during the crisis?
Fidel Castro