The Cuban Missile Crisis: The Discovery Flashcards
1
Q
The USSR saw Cuba as a fix to..?
A
a key strategic problem.
2
Q
The USA had missiles close to the USSR but..?
A
The USSR had none near the USA.
3
Q
Cuba saw Soviet missiles as a great way to..?
A
prevent the USA invading Cuba again.
4
Q
In September 1962 Soviet ships..?
A
carried missiles to Cuba.
5
Q
In October 1962 US spy planes..?
A
photographed the Cuban missile sites and the secret was out.
6
Q
The US public learnt that they were now in range of Soviet nuclear missiles. As a result..?
A
there was panic.
7
Q
When did Soviet ships carry missiles to Cuba?
A
September 1962
8
Q
When did US spy planes photograph Cuban missile sites?
A
October 1962
