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1
Q

What was “The thirteen days”?

A

The period during the Cuban missile crisis when the world came very close to nuclear war.

2
Q

After the discovery of the missile sites, what did Kennedy decide to do?

A

A blockade of Cuba to stop any more missiles being shipped to Cuba.

3
Q

How did the USSR respond to the US blockade of Cuba?

A

Called it an act of aggression and war

4
Q

By the 25th of October what is the state of both countries (USA and USSR)?

A

They’re both preparing for immediate nuclear war

5
Q

How is the threat of nuclear war resolved?

A

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

6
Q

Why was the Cuban missile crisis so significant?

A

It was the event that brought the world closest to a nuclear war

7
Q

Give one short-term effect of the Cuban missile crisis.

A

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
8
Q

What were the two main long-term effects of the Cuban missile crisis

A
  • Hotline agreement, direct communication between Washington and Moscow
  • Movement towards détente, better relations
9
Q

When was the limited test ban treaty introduced and what was it?

A

1963: Superpowers agreed to ban nuclear weapon testing except for underground