The Cuban Missile Crisis Flashcards
Why did the USA become involved in Cuban affairs?
- Independence- America helped Cubans win independence from Spain in 1898
- Batista-1934 America helped the military officer take power in Cuba
- Industry-American companies in Cuba
- Guantanamo-American navel base
Describe the events of 1959-1961
1959-Batista was overthrown by Castro
1960-Usa stopped buying Cuban sugar
1960-Usa banned all trade with Cuba
1961-Usa broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba
When was the Bay of Pigs?
April 1961
Which organisation provided training and equipment for the Cuban exiles?
CIA
How many exiles took participation in the Bay of Pigs?
1400
How many Cuban troops did the exiles face?
20,000
What year did Khrushchev announce he would provide arms for Cuba?
September 1961
What was announced in December 1961?
That Castro was Communist
what was meant by the term Operation Mongoose?
The attempt to overthrow Castro
What happened in September 1962?
Kennedy announced that the Ussr will not be allowed to use Cuba as a base for nuclear missiles.
When did the USA gain photographs of missile sites on Cuba?
14th October 1962-U2 spy plane
What is the distance between Cuba and America?
90 miles
Where did America already have missiles?
On Turkey
Give 4 options that Kennedy had on the 14th October 1962?
- To do nothing
- Invade Cuba
- Destroy Missiles
- Prevent more missiles from entering
What date was the naval blockade?
22nd October 1962
