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Card 6

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In 1961 Castro authorised an invasion of Cuba. Who invaded?

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Card 7

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Where did the rebels land in 1961 but, without the US air support they were offered, were easily defeated?

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Card 8

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What did Kennedy do when U2 spy planes detected Soviet missile bases?

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Card 9

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At the last minute Khrushchev agreed to withdraw the missiles from Cuba, if the US promised to do what?

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Card 10

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In what year was the Prague Spring?

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Card 11

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Who became leader of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia in January 1968?

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Card 12

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Who replaced Khrushchev as leader of the Soviet Union in 1964?

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Card 13

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Dubcek wanted to introduce "Socialism with a human face" to Czechoslovakia. What does this not involve?

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Card 14

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What was détente?

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Card 15

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How did the Soviet Union respond to the Prague Spring?

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