Question 1

Intense US-USSR confrontation during the Cold War, closest to nuclear conflict.

Accepted Answer

Cuban Missile Crisis

Question 2

Failed US attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro using Cuban exiles.

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Bay of Pigs

Question 3

US President known for firm decision-making during the crisis.

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John F. Kennedy

Question 4

Soviet Union's General Secretary during the crisis.

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Nikita Khrushchev

Question 5

Cuba's Prime Minister whose alliance with USSR heightened tensions.

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Fidel Castro

Question 6

Discovery of missile sites in Cuba escalating US-Soviet tensions.

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Build-up Stage

Question 7

Kennedy announces missile sites, naval quarantine initiated.

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Crisis Peaks Stage

Question 8

Khrushchev agrees to remove missiles for US non-invasion guarantee.

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Resolution Stage

Question 9

USSR's agreement to remove missiles from Cuba.

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Dismantling Missiles

Question 10

US assurance not to invade Cuba post-crisis.

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US-Cuba Relations

Question 11

Established between Washington and Moscow to prevent future crises.

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Red Telephone Hotline

Question 12

Highlighted by the crisis for open communication between nations.

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Diplomacy Importance

Question 13

Realization of devastating consequences of nuclear war.

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Nuclear War Risk

Question 14

Recognized need for clear and transparent dialogue by both sides.

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Strategic Communication

Question 15

The Cuban Missile Crisis happened during

Accepted Answer

The Cold War

Answer

World War I

Answer

World War II

Answer

The Great Depression

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