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?

    <p>To prevent further delivery of Soviet missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Symbolized the divide between communist and capitalist ideologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Implementing a naval blockade around Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Berlin Airlift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which event initiated a naval blockade of Cuba in 1962?

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

    What did the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involve?

    <p>The Soviets removing missiles from Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A clear division of East and West Berlin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was involved in constructing the Berlin Wall?

    <p>Soviet Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fidel Castro's adoption of communism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heightened tensions and increased military surveillance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Launched the Berlin Airlift</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

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