Consequences of Cuban Missile Crisis. Flashcards

1
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What happened at June 1963?

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Two sides set up hotline to communicate directly.

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2
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What is Limited Test Ban Treaty?

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August 1963, ban testing nuke bombs (except undergrounds)

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What is Outer Space Treaty

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1966, not use space for military purpose.

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4
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What is Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.

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1968, 5 countries agreed to stop spread of nuclear weapons

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5
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List the 3 treaties!

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  1. Limited Test Ban Treaty
  2. Outer Space Treaty
  3. Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty
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6
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The Agreements were 1st steps towards what?

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Détente

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7
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One reason to avoid war is what?

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MAD

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8
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What does MAD stands for?

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Mutually Assured Destruction.

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9
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Who became leader after Khruschev?

Include date

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Brezhnev became leader of the USSR in 1964

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10
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Cuban Missile Crisis worsen relations between two. Why?

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Most likely to make nuclear war to happen! USA preparing to invade Cuba

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11
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Cuban Missile Crisis did improve relations. Why?

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  • Both sides work together to avoid another dangerous stand off.
  • First Limit to the Arm Race ; limited test ban treaty
  • Soviets caught up with US — stabilising the arm race.
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