Cuban Missile Crisis Overview

The video discusses Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba, the nationalization of businesses, and the resulting tensions with the United States. The US imposed a trade embargo on Cuba, hoping to pressure them economically. However, Cuba formed an alliance with Russia, deepening its communist ties. The Bay of Pigs invasion by the US failed, leading to increased nuclear tensions. The Cuban Missile Crisis ensued, with the US and Soviet Union on the brink of nuclear war. Ultimately, a peaceful resolution was reached, with both countries agreeing to remove their missiles. The video highlights the period of brinkmanship and the long-term impact on US-Cuba relations.

What was the primary reason for the U.S. concern about Cuba's shift towards communism?

• Cuba's proximity to the Soviet Union

• Cuba's geographical closeness to the United States

• Cuba's economic ties with Europe

• Cuba's influence in South America

What action did the United States take in response to Cuba's nationalization of businesses?

• Increased trade with Cuba

• Signed a peace treaty

• Imposed a trade embargo

• Provided military aid to Cuba

Which country offered to trade with Cuba after the U.S. imposed a trade embargo?

• China

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• France

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• A successful overthrow of Castro

• A peace agreement between the U.S. and Cuba

• A failure for the U.S.

• An increase in U.S. trade with Cuba

Why did Cuba request nuclear weapons from Russia?

• To attack the United States

• To defend against potential U.S. aggression

• To threaten Europe

• To showcase military power

What strategy did the U.S. employ to prevent further nuclear armament in Cuba?

• Aerial bombing

• Naval blockade

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Ground invasion

What was the period called when the U.S. and Russia were on the brink of nuclear war?

• Brinkmanship

• Cold War

• Detente

• Armistice

What agreement was reached to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Russia would take control of Cuba

• Both countries would remove their missiles

• Cuba would join NATO

• The U.S. would invade Cuba

What promise did the U.S. make regarding Cuba after the crisis?

• To increase trade with Cuba

• To establish a military base in Cuba

• To never invade Cuba

• To provide military aid to Cuba

Which U.S. President was the first to visit Cuba after the crisis?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy