Cuban Missile Crisis
What was President Kennedy's response to the threat of nuclear missiles in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
He established a naval blockade around Cuba
What is an armistice?
A formal announcement to cease hostilities prior to peace treaty negotiations
Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War and the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism throughout all of Korea and Vietnam
What was the name of the operation that was meant to rescue the hostages in Iran?
Operation Eagle Claw
Define an NGO and who runs them.
Non-governmental; run by volunteers
Why did the United States attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro with the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
America feared communist influence so close to American shores
What event caused the death of 128 Americans and infuriated President Wilson during a war in which America was neutral?
The sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania
How did President Nixon end the Vietnam War?
He began to remove all US troops (after peace negotiations started; didn't work)
Why did Iranian students storm the U.S. Embassy in Iran?
They wanted people to know they were angry with the U.S. for protecting the Shah
Define an INGO and who runs them.
Intergovernmental organizations; run (funded) by governments
Who were the leaders of the United States and Cuba during the Bay of Pigs invasion?
USA - John F. Kennedy, Cuba - Fidel Castro
What event was described as occurring on "December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy"?
The bombing of the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor Hawaii
What was the name of the US foreign policy to provide economic and military aid to any country threatened by communism?
Which president took office minutes before the hostages of Iran were set free?
President Reagan
What international organization serves the main function of maintaining global peace?
The United Nations
What United States government agency helped to train the Cuban exiles who were involved in the invasion?
Central Intelligence Agency
How did US involvement in World War II end?
The United States drops two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What did President Johnson mean by saying "The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us"?
Hint: Think about the policy of containment...what could be the "danger" that Johnson is referring to?
Any danger (communism) to a country in Southeast Asia affects all countries in the region, including the U.S.
What organization defended South Korea after North Korea invaded in 1950?
United Nations
What is it called when the United Nations issues financial or trade penalties against member nations?
Sanctions
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis end?
The Soviets agreed to remove their missiles and the USA pledged to remove theirs from Italy and Turkey and not to invade Cuba again
What were the three biggest conditions Germany "agreed" to in the Treaty of Versailles?
2. Not rebuild a strong military
3. Accept responsibility for the war
What two ideas was the Cold War primarily a conflict between?
Capitalism and Communism
(Democracy and Socialism will work)
Which countries supported North Korea and which supported South Korea?
China, Soviet Union supported North Korea; USA, Britain supported South Korea
Which international organization is described as having "volunteers for their hard work, their neutrality, their impartiality, and their utmost dedication to serve humanity"?
Red Cross