Kennedy supplied arms, equipment and transport for over 1400 anti-Castro exiles. Met by 20,000 Cuban troops. All killed or captured within days. Massive failure.
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How high was tension before the CMC?
The missile gap!! America had more long range missiles than Russia. America had Polaris missile (launched fro submarine). American plane shot down. USSR tested first atom bomb.
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Why did Khrushchev put missiles on Cuba?
Concerned at the missile gap. Kennedy was seen as weak. Khrushchev was worried about his position as leader. Defend Cuba.
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How did Kennedy deal with the crisis?
Quarantined Cuba. Called it a quarantine because a 'blockade' is an act of war and would given reason to fire missiles. Ignored advice to attack Cuba. Involved the United Nations.
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How does the CMC end?
Khrushchev sends Kennedy 2 letters, first asking not to attack Cuba, second asking to remove missiles from Turkey.Kennedy agrees to first letter only. Kennedy sets up ex comm. Khrushchev backs down and announces he will remove missiles.
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Outcomes for USA
Kennedy had greatly improved reputation, looks slightly awkward, telephone line set up.
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Outcomes for USSR
Khrushchev looks like peacemaker, exposed USA to criticism, telephone line set up, Cuba safe, Khrushchev forced from power in 1964 by enemies.
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Outcomes for Cuba
Castro upset with deal made by Khrushchev (to remove missiles), Cuba stayed communist, kept control of American companies, safe from attacks from USA.
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Outcomes for Turkey
Feel a bit used.
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Who won the CMC?
THE WORLD. See 'outcome' cards for more info.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The missile gap!! America had more long range missiles than Russia. America had Polaris missile (launched fro submarine). American plane shot down. USSR tested first atom bomb.
Back
How high was tension before the CMC?
Card 3
Front
Concerned at the missile gap. Kennedy was seen as weak. Khrushchev was worried about his position as leader. Defend Cuba.
Back
Card 4
Front
Quarantined Cuba. Called it a quarantine because a 'blockade' is an act of war and would given reason to fire missiles. Ignored advice to attack Cuba. Involved the United Nations.
Back
Card 5
Front
Khrushchev sends Kennedy 2 letters, first asking not to attack Cuba, second asking to remove missiles from Turkey.Kennedy agrees to first letter only. Kennedy sets up ex comm. Khrushchev backs down and announces he will remove missiles.
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