U2 Ciris And Paris Peace Summit Flashcards
1
Q
When was the U2 Crisis
A
1st of May 1960
2
Q
What was the Paris Peace Summit
A
A meeting that was meant to bring peace internationally
3
Q
What does the HUAC stand for
A
House of Un-American Activities Committe
4
Q
What is the background
A
America in 1950 & 60 was fearful of communism
America & USSR were in a period of those & tensions started to reduce
There: peaceful relations between USA & USSR
5
Q
How high could the uU2 plane fly
A
23,000 meters high
6
Q
Who was the pilot
A
Garry Powers
7
Q
Why did America send the U2 spy plane
A
To gather intelligence and photograph weapons
8
Q
What did America claim the plane to be
A
A weather plane
9
Q
What were the impacts for the USA
A
- President Eisenhower refused to apologies which ruined the relationship and causes distrust
- USA is becoming more fearful of communism entering the USA (America is more likely to retaliate as they’re on edge)
- the HUAC is set up
- Eisenhower wanted to improve relations but tensions were as high as ever
10
Q
What were the impacts for the USSR
A
- Krushchev refused to meet the president again (long term- no resolution could be met)
- Some argued that Krushchev wanted the summit to fail to show that he was a strong leader
11
Q
What were the impacts for international relations
A
- Eisenhower & Krushchev are due to meet at the Paris Peace summit but Krushchev walked out before anything could be discussed (showing they’re not willing to work together so peace won’t be achieved)
- Krushchev cancelled his trip to the USA in June (seen as a long term issue)
