S7-Btest2 Flashcards
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Why did the USSR place missiles in Cuba?
To counter U.S. missiles in Turkey and defend Cuba from American invasion.
How were Soviet missiles in Cuba discovered?
U-2 spy planes detected missile sites in Cuba.
How did President Kennedy respond to the missile discovery?
By implementing a naval “quarantine” to block further Soviet shipments.
What agreement resolved the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The USSR removed missiles from Cuba, and the U.S. removed missiles from Turkey.
What were the consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Increased focus on diplomacy, a hotline between the U.S. and USSR, and arms control treaties.
What was the Moscow-Washington hotline?
A direct communication line established to prevent future crises.
What was the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (1963)?
An agreement to prohibit nuclear tests in the atmosphere, space, and underwater.
How did the Cuban Missile Crisis impact US-Soviet relations?
It improved communication but deepened the arms race and Cold War tensions.
What triggered the First Indochina War?
Vietnam’s struggle against French colonial rule.
What were napalm and Agent Orange used for in Vietnam?
Napalm was used in incendiary attacks, while Agent Orange defoliated forests but caused health problems.
How did U.S. domestic politics and public opinion affect the Vietnam War?
Anti-war protests and media criticism reduced public support for the conflict.
How did the Vietnam War affect global Cold War dynamics?
It fueled the push for détente by highlighting the costs of prolonged conflict.
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
A policy asserting the USSR’s right to intervene in socialist countries to maintain communism.
How was the Brezhnev Doctrine applied during the Prague Spring (1968)?
The USSR used it to justify military intervention in Czechoslovakia.
What was the primary goal of the Brezhnev Doctrine?
To prevent any socialist state from leaving the Soviet sphere of influence.
What was the domino effect theory?
The belief that if one country fell to communism, others would follow.
How was the domino effect theory applied in Vietnam?
It was used to justify U.S. intervention to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
What was détente?
A Cold War policy aimed at reducing tensions between the U.S. and the USSR.
Why did the superpowers shift toward détente in the 1970s?
Economic strains and fear of nuclear war prompted a move toward cooperation.
What was the significance of SALT I (1972)?
It limited the number of nuclear weapons held by the U.S. and the USSR.
What were the Helsinki Accords (1975)?
Agreements promoting human rights and cooperation between Eastern and Western blocs.
What was the purpose of the Helsinki Accords?
To respect borders and promote human rights in Europe.
How did the Helsinki Accords promote cooperation?
By fostering dialogue between Eastern and Western Cold War blocs.
What were the long-term effects of the Chernobyl disaster?
Environmental damage, health problems like cancer, and birth defects.
