Week 23 (Korean War, Fidel Castro, Assassination of JFK) Flashcards
The Korean War was oddly ____________ compared to World Wars I and II.
straightforward
The Korean War was a battle between the Communists of _______ Korea and the non-Communists of ________ Korea.
a. North
b. South
The conflict between the Koreas is still present today and is ____________ to be resolved soon.
unlikely
____________ is the current Communist leader of North Korea, which is still a horrible place to live.
Kim Jong-un
Fidel Castro aimed for a Communist-style government in Cuba, with help from the __________.
Soviets
The ___________ __________ couldn’t stand Fidel Castro and secretly planned to “do away” with him.
United States
The __________ _____________ __________ was a scary time for Americans, knowing it was possible for missiles to launch towards them at any moment.
Cuban Missile Crisis
President ___________ frantically demanded that the missiles be removed as a last-ditch attempt to save his country. Surprisingly, it worked!
Kennedy
JFK’s father was determined to have a son in the ____________.
presidency
JFK was assassinated in Texas while riding in a car with his wife, as well as the _________ of Texas and his wife.
governor
Though there are many theories, it is suspected that _____ __________ ___________ assassinated JFK.
Lee Harvey Oswald
JFK was assassinated on ____________ ____ , ________
November 22, 1963
