Cuban Missile Crisis and Cold War Events

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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?

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?

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?

To prevent further delivery of Soviet missiles Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the construction of the Berlin Wall?

Symbolized the divide between communist and capitalist ideologies Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant action taken by the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Implementing a naval blockade around Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?

To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. Signup and view all the answers

What event involved the U.S. supplying West Berlin with essential goods during a blockade?

The Berlin Airlift. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the U-2 Incident?

The living pilot's testimony validated the Soviet claims. Signup and view all the answers

Which event initiated a naval blockade of Cuba in 1962?

The discovery of Soviet missile launch sites in Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What did the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involve?

The Soviets removing missiles from Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant geopolitical change resulting from the establishment of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

A clear division of East and West Berlin. Signup and view all the answers

Which country was involved in constructing the Berlin Wall?

Soviet Union. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for breaking diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1959?

Fidel Castro's adoption of communism. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the U-2 incident on U.S. foreign policy?

Heightened tensions and increased military surveillance. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the United States take to counter the Berlin Blockade?

Launched the Berlin Airlift Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Deployment of nuclear missiles 90 miles from U.S. soil Signup and view all the answers

With which superpower did Castro develop closer ties during his rule?

Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

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