Question 1

A tense confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in October 1962 that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

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What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 2

October 1962

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When did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

Question 3

The Cold War

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What major global conflict was ongoing during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 4

Fidel Castro

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Who was the leader of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 5

To build missile sites capable of launching nuclear missiles at the United States.

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What was the Soviet Union's plan in Cuba in 1962?

Question 6

To protect Cuba from a US invasion and to balance US missiles in Turkey.

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What were the two main reasons the Soviet Union built missile sites in Cuba?

Question 7

An American spy plane took photographs revealing the missile sites.

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How did the United States discover the missile sites in Cuba?

Question 8

Do nothing, negotiate, invade Cuba, use airstrikes, or set up a naval blockade.

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What options did President Kennedy consider during the 13 days of the crisis?

Question 9

He decided to set up a naval blockade around Cuba.

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What decision did President Kennedy ultimately make regarding the crisis?

Question 10

Quarantine

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What term did the US use to describe the naval blockade around Cuba?

Question 11

The Soviet Union would remove missiles from Cuba, and the US promised not to invade Cuba and to remove its missiles from Turkey.

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What agreement was reached between the US and the Soviet Union?

Question 12

It showed the dangers of the Cold War and how close the world came to nuclear war.

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What was one major outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 13

A direct hotline between US and Soviet leaders for emergencies.

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What communication improvement was established after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 14

The importance of diplomacy and negotiation.

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What lesson did the Cuban Missile Crisis teach about international conflicts?

Question 15

It affected policies and strategies concerning nuclear arms and international relations.

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How did the Cuban Missile Crisis influence future decisions regarding nuclear weapons?

Question 16

13 days

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What was the duration of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 17

To deter a potential US invasion of Cuba.

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What was one of the key motivations for the Soviet Union to place missiles in Cuba?

Question 18

Not to invade Cuba.

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What did the US promise in return for the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba?

Question 19

It was one of the closest moments to nuclear war and highlighted the need for better communication and diplomacy.

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What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Cold War history?

Question 20

He was the leader of the Soviet Union who negotiated with President Kennedy.

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What was the role of Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Question 21

It highlighted the extreme tensions and the potential for catastrophic conflict.

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What did the crisis reveal about the state of US-Soviet relations?

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