Causes
What caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
What were the immediate consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Increased tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Who was the U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy.
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Why did the Soviet Union place missiles in Cuba?
As a response to the U.S. placing missiles in Turkey and Italy.
How did the crisis impact international relations?
It led to the establishment of a hotline between Washington and Moscow.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union at the time?
Nikita Khrushchev.
When are the general elections taking place this year?
June 2.
What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?
A failed U.S.-backed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.
What was the outcome of the crisis for Fidel Castro and Cuba?
It solidified Castro's regime but also brought increased scrutiny from the U.S.
Who was the Prime Minister of Cuba during the crisis?
Fidel Castro.
Who plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in the movie Oppenheimer (2023)
Cillian Murphy
How did Fidel Castro contribute to the crisis?
By allowing Soviet missiles on Cuban soil.
How did the crisis affect the nuclear arms race?
It made both sides pursue arms control agreements.
Who were the key advisors to President Kennedy during the crisis?
Robert F. Kennedy and McGeorge Bundy.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
Why did the crisis escalate?
Due to the fear of nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
What long-term effects did the Cuban Missile Crisis have on U.S. foreign policy?
It encouraged diplomatic solutions and avoiding direct confrontation with the Soviet Union.
Who was the Soviet leader in the conflict?
Nikita Kruschev
Who has the first slide in the presentation? (Introduction doesn't count)
Santiago