Korean War
This is a nickname for this conflict.
What is the Forgotten War.
This invasion was launched in an attempt overthrow this leader.
Who is Fidel Castro.
This was the reason the crisis started.
What is the U.S. discovered that the Soviets were putting missiles on Cuba.
His religion and age were factors Americans considered during the 1960 presidential election.
What is John F. Kennedy.
This program extended health insurance to welfare recipients.
What is Medicaid.
This U.S. supported this side in the conflict.
Who is South Korea.
The U.S. military was supposed to provide support for this group.
Who are Cuban exiles.
What action did Kennedy take. There are two possible answers.
What is 1) order a naval blockade around Cuba or 2) prepared 100,000 troops in Florida for a possible invasion.
Robert Kennedy had this role in his brother’s administration.
What is attorney general.
This was a volunteer program designed to assist developing countries.
What is the Peace Corps.
This country provided money, military equipment and advice to the North Koreans.
Who is the U.S.S.R.
Cuba is this many miles off the coast of Florida.
What are 90 miles.
This refers to the direct line of communication that was established between Moscow and Washington, D.C.
What is a hotline.
This was the name for President Kennedy’s domestic programs.
What is New Frontier.
This program provided hospital insurance and low-cost medical insurance for almost every American aged 65 or older.
The Korean War began after the North crossed this.
What is the 38th Parallel.
This invasion failed as a result of Americans failing to do this. There are 4 possible answers.
What is 1) failed to take out the Cuban Air Force or 2) did not have enough American air support for the troops or 3) the decoy group did not land before the exiles or 4) the Soviets provided tanks and jets for the Cuban army to use.
The Soviets agreed to remove missiles from Cuba in exchange for the U.S. removing missiles here.
What is Turkey.
This was the job President Kennedy had before becoming President. Include political party (Rep. or Dem.) and state is represented
What is Democratic Senator from Massachusetts.
This was the name given to President Johnson’s domestic policies.
What is Great Society.
As a result of North Korea becoming communist, Americans elected this Republican as President.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower.
This President gave the CIA permission to train Cuban rebels for this planned invasion.
Who is Eisenhower.
He was the Soviet leader during the crisis.
Who is Khrushchev.
President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on this date.
What is November 22, 1963.
This program offered aid to Latin America to prevent them from becoming Communist.
What is Alliance for Progress.