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What event marked the peak of US-Soviet confrontation during the Cold War?
What event marked the peak of US-Soviet confrontation during the Cold War?
- U-2 Incident
- Naval Blockade of Cuba
- Berlin Wall construction
- Cuban Missile Crisis (correct)
Which event resulted in the division of Berlin and symbolized the Cold War tensions?
Which event resulted in the division of Berlin and symbolized the Cold War tensions?
- Naval Blockade of Cuba
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- U-2 Incident
- Berlin Crisis (correct)
What strategy did the United States employ during the Cuban Missile Crisis to prevent Soviet ships from delivering more missiles?
What strategy did the United States employ during the Cuban Missile Crisis to prevent Soviet ships from delivering more missiles?
- Diplomatic negotiations only
- Full-scale invasion of Cuba
- Air strikes on Cuban military bases
- Naval blockade of Cuba (correct)
What was the main goal of the Naval Blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the main goal of the Naval Blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was a consequence of the construction of the Berlin Wall?
What was a consequence of the construction of the Berlin Wall?
What was a significant action taken by the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was a significant action taken by the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?
What event involved the U.S. supplying West Berlin with essential goods during a blockade?
What event involved the U.S. supplying West Berlin with essential goods during a blockade?
What was the primary outcome of the U-2 Incident?
What was the primary outcome of the U-2 Incident?
Which event initiated a naval blockade of Cuba in 1962?
Which event initiated a naval blockade of Cuba in 1962?
What did the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involve?
What did the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involve?
What was a significant geopolitical change resulting from the establishment of the Berlin Wall in 1961?
What was a significant geopolitical change resulting from the establishment of the Berlin Wall in 1961?
Which country was involved in constructing the Berlin Wall?
Which country was involved in constructing the Berlin Wall?
What was one of the main reasons for breaking diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1959?
What was one of the main reasons for breaking diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1959?
What was a consequence of the U-2 incident on U.S. foreign policy?
What was a consequence of the U-2 incident on U.S. foreign policy?
What action did the United States take to counter the Berlin Blockade?
What action did the United States take to counter the Berlin Blockade?
What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
With which superpower did Castro develop closer ties during his rule?
With which superpower did Castro develop closer ties during his rule?
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Bay of Pigs
Bay of Pigs
A failed 1961 US-backed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's Cuban government.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
1962 confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Naval Blockade of Cuba
Naval Blockade of Cuba
The US naval action to prevent Soviet missiles from reaching Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Berlin Crisis
Berlin Crisis
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Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
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Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Berlin Blockade
Berlin Blockade
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Bay of Pigs outcome
Bay of Pigs outcome
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Goal of Naval Blockade
Goal of Naval Blockade
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Berlin Crisis
Berlin Crisis
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Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
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U-2 Incident
U-2 Incident
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Naval Blockade
Naval Blockade
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Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
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U-2 Incident
U-2 Incident
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US-Cuba Relations (post-1959)
US-Cuba Relations (post-1959)
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
Bay of Pigs Invasion
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Naval Blockade of Cuba
Naval Blockade of Cuba
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Berlin Crisis
Berlin Crisis
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Berlin Airlift
Berlin Airlift
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Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall
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Resolution of CMC
Resolution of CMC
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Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
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Bay of Pigs
Bay of Pigs
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Berlin Blockade
Berlin Blockade
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Berlin Airlift
Berlin Airlift
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Cuban Revolution
Cuban Revolution
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Fidel Castro's Role
Fidel Castro's Role
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Cuban Communism
Cuban Communism
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US Trade Embargo
US Trade Embargo
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Soviet Union's Influence
Soviet Union's Influence
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Nationalization in Cuba
Nationalization in Cuba
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Land Reform in Cuba
Land Reform in Cuba
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Marxist-Leninist Principles
Marxist-Leninist Principles
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Economic Challenges in Cuba
Economic Challenges in Cuba
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Social Programs in Cuba
Social Programs in Cuba
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