The Cuban Missile Crisis: The Discovery Flashcards

1
Q

The USSR saw Cuba as a fix to..?

A

a key strategic problem.

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2
Q

The USA had missiles close to the USSR but..?

A

The USSR had none near the USA.

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3
Q

Cuba saw Soviet missiles as a great way to..?

A

prevent the USA invading Cuba again.

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4
Q

In September 1962 Soviet ships..?

A

carried missiles to Cuba.

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5
Q

In October 1962 US spy planes..?

A

photographed the Cuban missile sites and the secret was out.

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6
Q

The US public learnt that they were now in range of Soviet nuclear missiles. As a result..?

A

there was panic.

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7
Q

When did Soviet ships carry missiles to Cuba?

A

September 1962

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8
Q

When did US spy planes photograph Cuban missile sites?

A

October 1962

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