1955-1963: Consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis Flashcards
(6 cards)
What happened to Khrushchev after the Cuban Missile Crisis
He became unpopular after the Cuban Missile Crisis leading to his resignation in 1964
What was the Moscow Washington Hotline
A communication that was established to improve communication between presidents to prevent further misunderstandings/delays
When was the Moscow Test Ban Treaty/ Partial Nuclear Test ban Treaty
1963
What was the Moscow Test Ban Treaty/ Partial Nuclear Test ban Treaty
A way to limit the amount of nuclear weapons to prevent nuclear warfare. The treaty banned atmosphere testing with China + France refusing the treaty
What happened to Kennedy after the Cuban Missile Crisis
Gave JFK his foreign-policy success as he managed to remove Soviet nukes from USA
How successful was containment in the context of Cuba
It shows that containment in Cuba was not very successful as Cuba remained communist