2.2 Cold War Crises Berlin wall Flashcards
(12 cards)
When did the Korean War take place, and who were the key supporters?
1950s; North Korea was supported by China, South Korea by the USA and 1.4million people died
What happened after Stalin died
Tensions eased; Nikita Khrushchev became the new Soviet leader and criticised Stalin.in 1953
why did East germans go West
West Germany joined NATO in 1949; East Germans fled to West Berlin due to low standard of living and fear of the Stasi
Who became US President in January 1961 and how did he respond to Khrushchev’s Berlin demands?
John F. Kennedy; he stood firm and sent 150,000 troops to Germany.
What key event happened on 13 August 1961 in Berlin?
Construction of the Berlin Wall began; all East-to-West crossing points were blocked.
What happened on 17 August 1961 during the Berlin Crisis?
Kennedy sent 1,500 more troops;
What happened on 27 October 1961 during the Berlin Crisis?
Soviet and US tanks faced off for 18 hours.
Who ruled Cuba before the revolution and who took over in 1959?
Fulgencio Batista (US-supported); Fidel Castro (Communist) took power in 1959.
what did krushchev initially give Castro
100 million financial aid
What happened in the Bay of Pigs invasion
us and 1400 cuban exciles failed to overthrow Castro April 1961
When did the USSR publicly announce it would arm Cuba,
May 1962 (public announcement)
when did the US discover nuclear missiles there?
14 October 1962 (CIA discovered nuclear missiles)
