Terms & Definitions
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A serious confrontation between American and Soviet forces on the island of Cuba
When was the Cyprus civil war? Who was involved?
1964-1993, between Greek and Turkish minorities.
How & When did the Americans found out about Soviet's movement in Cuba?
In 1962, via aerial surveillance.
When was the end of the Vietnam War?
In 1973, after the cease-fire.
Did Canada's voice of reason affect the Middle East in 1950s?
No, not much effect.
Explain the term Guerrilla Warfare.
The ordinary people form armies to fight their enemy.
Who were the participants and supporters of the Vietnam war?
The US & non-communist countries-South Vietnam;
The communist countries-North Vietnam
What was the Soviet submarines’ purpose during the crisis?
To protect the Soviet ships steamed toward Cuba as the situation became worse.
What happened in 1971, within the UN?
The communist Chinese government finally got recognized as the official government in China.
What was the tension between the two superpowers in 1949?
The United Nations, pressured by the United States, refused to recognize the communist government.
What are draft dodgers？
They were young Americans evaded the military draft and came to Canada.
Describe the assassination of J. F. Kennedy.
He was assassinated on a parade, and started a series of murdering.
What was the main method for information transferring during the Vietnam War?
TV images was a main source of info.
What was the final ideology that ruled Vietnam?
Communism.
What is the impact of civil war in Cyprus on Canada?
Expensive cost, $600 Million military expense, and lost of 30 soldiers.
What was the Client War?
American involved in Vietnam and the Americans fought on behalf of their "Client," South Vietnam.
Why did the United States set up a naval blockade around Cuba?
To prevent Soviet ships from bringing more missiles into Cuba.
Why did the United States bomb North Vietnam?
The United States hoped to bomb North Vietnam into submission.
How did America avert the nuclear war?
The Soviets promised to remove the missiles if the Americans would promise not to invade Cuba.
How was Vietnam after the war?
The society shivered and became a communist country after America's retreat.
What does The Camp David Accords specifically describe?
The Egyptians agreed to recognize Israel’s right to exist, and in return, the Israelis agreed to negotiate the occupied territories.
Why did many Americans move to Canada?
Because they were against the war and they escape from conscriptions
What was the strategy of the Guerrilla Warfare?
Attack and retreat immediately,
Return to daily life right after battles,
Making it hard for enemy to identify.
What is the final outcome of signing the Camp David Accords?
It seemed to be pretty well at first, but the conflict carried on in the 21st Century.
What was the main concern of Soviet applying missiles in Cuba to the US?
Bringing nuclear weapons in a few minutes’ range made the world fear that a nuclear war was taking place.