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Cuban Missile Crisis
In October 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war as the two Super Powers stared each other down over the placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviets.
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The Cuban Misslie Crisis was a standoff between what two countries?
united states and soviet union! brittany mccoy c/o2012
What was the Bay of Pigs and how did it reflect upon John F. Kennedy?
The Bay of Pigs was an invasion in 1961 authorized by JFK, it was an attempt to overthrow Castro in Cuba. The US trained Cuban exiles and rebels to lead it. In response to the Bay of Pigs, Cuba and Russia became even closer. Russia secretly shipped missiles to Cuba that were then targeted at the U.S. for the protection from future invasions. It reflected badly upon JFK because the U.S. didn't back up the Cuban exiles when the plan failed and they were quickly taken out by Castro's forces. It showed poor judgment skills and poor leadership. Although, it was his fault, he was highly influenced by the military leaders at the time. Their names i can't remember
[Source]: AP World History, 3rd block :)
What was the objective of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba?
It prompted the Soviet Union to seek to protect Cuba from future attacks.
a gradual shift of responsibilities from the national to state governments, along the deregulation of industries and less environmental oversight.
How was geography important during the Cuban missile crisis?
Cuba is very close to Florida. Any missile attack against the US that is launched from Cuba would arrive very rapidly and would allow very little time to deploy any anti-missile defenses. Hence, an attack coming from Cuba is potentially much more dangerous than an attack coming from Russia, which is very far from the US (not counting the proximity of Siberia to Alaska, which is of less strategic importance).
What if Cuba attacked US with those missiles?
At the time of the crisis none of the missiles with nuclear warheads that could reach US territory had yet been installed, so Cuba could not have attacked with them.
However unknown to the US there were active short range missiles with nuclear warheads already installed, had Kennedy ordered the invasion of Cuba suggested by his generals Cuba would have defended itself by attacking the troops as they landed on Cuba's beaches with these short range missiles with nuclear warheads. The US was not prepared for this and the only likely response would have been an all out bombing of both Cuba and the USSR with strategic nuclear bombers, which would have triggered a retaliation by the USSR with their strategic nuclear bombers. It would have been total nuclear war between the US and USSR.
What was the importance of the Bay of Pigs inasion in cuba?
It drew a line in the sand, it was like a chip on the shoulder, it said in no uncertain terms that the introduction of nuclear weapons into the Western Hemisphere by any nation would not be tolerated by the Government of the United States.
What triggered the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Ships from the Soviet Union had been bringing nuclear weapons to Cuba. Since Cuba is only 90 miles away from Miami, the weapons could easily hit the mainland of the United States. The U.S. was concerned, so they prepared to stop the Soviets from entering into Cuba. When the Soviets got word that the U.S. was planning to stop them, they turned around and went back home.
Where did the Cuban exiles land What happened at the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Many Cubans fled to the United States to escape Fidel Castro and his policies. These exiles organized an invasion of their homeland to overthrow Castro and his government. The exiles trained with the CIA and were promised American air support, which they were never given. The exiles landed in Cuba at the Bay of Pigs in April of 1961. Without the American support they were promised, the exiles were quickly defeated by Castro's forces.
The Cuban Missile crisis pitted Soviet leader Nikita Kruschev against what U.S. president?
John Fitzgerald Kennedy. If you're over the age of 16 and you couldn't answer this question, you should have yourself tested for mental retardation.
When did the Cuban missle crisis end?
it was called the 13 Day crisis. it started on 14 October 1961 when American U2 spy planes detected Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile sites in Cuba and ended on the 27th of October when Khrushchev demanded the removal of missiles from Turkey in his second letter.
== == There is a big interest in music in Cuba, as well as art. The living standards of families are almost completely controlled by the government and there is not nearly as much freedom there as in America. Exactly because almost everything else is controlled, Cubans enjoy the wonderful feeling of sharing with each other; enjoying themselves simply by dancing, telling stories, singing. They have a wonderful spirit..!!!!!! They find fun things to do... and because is generally safe (in the sense of no crime), people can go out till late and night, and walk on the beach, and have parties... and enjoy themselves in a big way !!!!!! Dances are the best !!!!!!!!!
Meanwhile, Attorney General Robert Kennedy meets with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly F. Dobrynin and agrees privately that once the crisis is resolved, the United States will withdraw its Jupiter missiles from Turkey. No one withdrew from anywhere, only weapons of a specific type were withdrawn and that was "Atomic Weapons Capable" were removed from Cuba. and as a quid pro quo the US removed its IRBM's from Turkey. The Soviets maintained a presence in Cuba, and the US maintained a presence in Turkey. It was a diplomatic method for the Soviets to save face in what had become an International Nuclear Crisis. (Like it or Leave it, Kennedy faced up to and won against Kruchev, in the closest showdown in the Cold War). Both men won. Both Countries won. The Earth won. USC
Why did some Americans want the us to help Cuban revolutionaries?
Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own. Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn't allow the United States to trade there. Americans feared that other foreign powers would gain power if the United States did not get involved. Americans thought the Cuban people were not ready to govern themselves.
Why were in missiles in Cuba such a big problem for the US?
The presence of Soviet Missiles on Cuba was a problem at the time because Cuba is only a few hundred miles from the US Coast, easily within reach.
How did the Berlin blockade and the Cuban missile crisis contribute to the cold war?
The Berlin Blockade of 1948-1949 and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1961 contributed to the Cold War in one similar way: both served as 'close-calls' for worldwide conflict between democratic and communist nations. A difference between the two events, however, is found in what followed each: the Berlin Blockade was followed by increased tensions between the world's super-powers, while the Cuban Missile Crisis was followed (if only temporarily) by decreased tensions.
