Berlin And Cuba Flashcards
What was the Berlin Ultimatum?
A demand issued by the Soviet Union in 1958 for the withdrawal of Western forces from Berlin.
True or False: The Berlin Wall was built in 1961.
True
What was one of the main reasons for the construction of the Berlin Wall?
To stop the mass leaving of East Germans to West Germany.
The ‘what’ was a major confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the presence of nuclear missiles in Cuba?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Which event is often referred to as the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
The failed U.S invasion of Cuba in April 1961 to revolute against Fidel Castro.
What were the Summit Meetings during the Cold War primarily focused on?
Negotiating and discussing nuclear arms control and reducing tensions between superpowers.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Berlin Ultimatum?
Nikita Khrushchev
What year did the Bay of Pigs Invasion occur?
1961
True or False: The Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
True
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Ultimatum?
To pressure Western powers to withdraw from Berlin.
The construction of the Berlin Wall began in what year month and day
August 13, 1961
What was the result of the Summit Meetings held during the Cold War?
They led to various treaties aimed at arms control, including the Partial Test Ban Treaty.
Who was the U.S. President during the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
John F. Kennedy
What was one significant outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The establishment of a direct communication line between the U.S. and Soviet leaders, known as the ‘Hotline.’
True or False: The Berlin Wall was intended to be a permanent structure.
False
What did the construction of the Berlin Wall symbolize?
The division between East and West during the Cold War.
Who were the primary enemies in the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall’s fall in 1989?
It symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.
What was the immediate effect of the Berlin Ultimatum on international relations?
It heightened tensions between the East and West.
True or False: The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a successful operation.
False
What did the Berlin Wall physically separate?
East and West Berlin
