Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

Question 1

Explain one consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Answer 1

One consequence was the creation of the Moscow-Washington hotline to improve communication between the superpowers and prevent future crises.

Question 2

Write a narrative account of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Answer 2

In 1962, the USA discovered Soviet missiles in Cuba. After tense negotiations and a US blockade, the Soviets agreed to remove the missiles, and the US secretly removed its missiles from Turkey.

Question 3

Explain the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis for Cold War tensions.

Answer 3

It was important because it brought the world close to nuclear war and led to a shift towards détente, reducing the risk of direct conflict.

Question 4

Explain the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis for Khrushchev’s leadership.

Answer 4

It was important because Khrushchev’s handling of the crisis led to his downfall, weakening his position in the Soviet Union.