Glossary
What was the domino theory?
Policy in which USA believed had to stop countries becoming Communist otherwise they would fall to Communism like dominoes.
North and South Korea, which was a pro-communist and which one was anti-communist?
The North was Communist-controlled. The South was anti-Communist.
What was the 38th parallel?
The border between North and South Korea according to geographical division
What was J.F.Kennedy's the final decision in dealing with the Cuban missile crisis?
the blockade of Cuba
What was the main outcome of Cuban Missile crisis?
The USSR removed the missile from Cuba and the USA from Turkey. The USA promised not invade Cuba and lift blockade
What was the demilitarized zone?
an area from which weapons and military forces have been removed the and created the buffer zone
Which big countries or organization involved in North and South Korea conflict from the side of the USA and the USSR?
USA - NATO
USSR - China
When was the Korean war? (In which years)
1950-53
What was the result of bay of pigs invasion?
the USA troops were defeated and strengthened Castro’s position in Cuba.
Why did the Soviet Union place nuclear missiles on Cuba? Write at least 1 reason
Bargain with the USA
to test the USA power
to defend Cuba
What was the US policy of containment ?
to stop Communism from spreading any further.
What was the major cause of the Korean war between the USA and the USSR ?
competing for ideological systems
What was the government system of North and South Korea?
North Korea - dynasty, hereditary, totalitarian
South Korea - democracy, constitutional republic
Why did the USA support General Batista with economic and military aid before the revolution?
Americans supported Batista because he was opposed to Communism.
What kind of agreement signed between the USSR and Cuba after the Cuban revolution?
Soviet leader Khrushchev signed a trade agreement giving Cuba $100 million in economic aid.
What was the Guerrilla warfare?
Type of warfare which avoids large scale battles and relies on hit and run raids
What was the main legacy of the Korean war for both sides in modern-day?
They still remained divided and in a conflict till today
Which event or action increased the tension between the North and South Korea in MODERN-DAY?
the nuclear weapon production of North Korean
What did Fidel Castro do when he came to power in Cuba?
He quickly killed, arrested or exiled many political opponents. Also, he took control American businesses
What was the main plan of the US about Cuba when Fidel Castro came to power ?
to disrupt the Cuban economy and refuse to cooperate with any Cuban businesses.Overthrow Fidel Castro
What is a Proxy war?
conflict between two states on behalf of other country that are not directly involved in the hostilities.
Was the Korean War a success for containment?
Korean War was a success for the USA. South Korea remained out of Communist hands.
What was Harry Truman's answer to Douglas MacArthur when he asked to drop an atomic bomb to China.
“We are trying to prevent a world war, not start one,” he said.
Which reasons caused the tension between Cuba and the USA after revolution? say at least one reason
1.There were thousands of Cuban exiles in the USA who had fled from Castro’s rule. They formed powerful pressure groups demanding action against Castro.
2.Castro took over some American-owned businesses in Cuba
What was the main idea of Che Guevara against imperialism?
He was iconic image who inspired people to use violence to reach revolutionary change and create the equality in the society