Cmc Flashcards
1
Q
Was Fidel Castro’s leadership the main reason that led to the cmc
A
- Fidel Castro’s leadership
- ussr’s decision to install missile sites in Cuba
- USA’s decision to blockade 25 Russian ships from entering Cuba and demand removal of missiles in cuba
2
Q
Was thawing of Cold War relations the most important consequence?
A
- Thawing of Cold War relations
- Both leaders emerged as heroes in their own right
- Change view of anti communist in America
3
Q
Was the policy of containment a success?
A
- Success- contained spread of communism in west Europe
- Failure- russia able to tighten hold of Eastern Europe states and USSR convince other countries to embrace communism
- Failure- unable to contain communism in China and SEA
4
Q
The Cold War was inevitable? Hfdya.
A
- Agree- ideological differences
- Agree- history of distrust
- Disagree- Stalin and ussr failure to keep promises
5
Q
Was the Berlin blockade inevitable? Agree?
A
- Agree- ideological difference, way to govern Germany
2. Disagree- USSR could have followed Potsdam and halts conference terms and subsequent allies actions