TCMC: The thirteen days Flashcards
What was “The thirteen days”?
The period during the Cuban missile crisis when the world came very close to nuclear war.
After the discovery of the missile sites, what did Kennedy decide to do?
A blockade of Cuba to stop any more missiles being shipped to Cuba.
How did the USSR respond to the US blockade of Cuba?
Called it an act of aggression and war
By the 25th of October what is the state of both countries (USA and USSR)?
They’re both preparing for immediate nuclear war
How is the threat of nuclear war resolved?
The superpowers set up a deal: USSR would withdraw missiles in Cuba in return for the USA’s secret removal of missiles in Italy and Turkey and a promise to never again attack Cuba
Why was the Cuban missile crisis so significant?
It was the event that brought the world closest to a nuclear war
Give one short-term effect of the Cuban missile crisis.
Any of the below:
- USSR looked weak as no one knew about the USA’s withdrawal of missiles in Italy and Turkey
- Cuba was let down by Soviet allies
What were the two main long-term effects of the Cuban missile crisis
- Hotline agreement, direct communication between Washington and Moscow
- Movement towards détente, better relations
When was the limited test ban treaty introduced and what was it?
1963: Superpowers agreed to ban nuclear weapon testing except for underground
