The Cold War and Cuba's Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

The video discusses the Cold War, focusing on the rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. It highlights Cuba's transition to communism under Fidel Castro and its strategic importance. The Bay of Pigs invasion is detailed, followed by the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the US discovered Soviet missiles in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions.

What was the primary nature of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union?

• A cultural exchange program

• A competition in sports

• An economic and political rivalry

• A direct military conflict

Who led the Cuban revolution that resulted in the establishment of a communist government?

• Salvador Allende

• Fidel Castro

• Simon Bolivar

• Francisco Franco

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• The exiles successfully overthrew Castro

• The invasion led to a peace treaty

• The exiles were defeated by Castro's forces

• The US provided direct military support

How did the US discover the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

• Through a letter from Cuban refugees

• By intercepting a Soviet ship

• Via photographs taken by a spy plane

• From a public announcement by Khrushchev

What term did Kennedy use to describe the US action against Soviet ships heading to Cuba?

• Siege

• Quarantine

• Entrapment

• Barricade

What was the main concern about a direct military strike on the missile sites in Cuba?

• It would take too long to organize

• It was against international law

• It could lead to Soviet retaliation

• It would be too costly

What was the global reaction during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Indifference

• Celebration

• Tension and anticipation

• Confusion