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Untold Stories: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War Détente

Explore the pivotal events of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the policy of détente during the Cold War era. Discover how the US sought to contain communism in Latin America in the 1960s. Learn about President Kennedy's plans to overthrow Castro, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and the tense moments of the crisis. Understand the global implications and the eventual resolution that shaped US-Soviet relations.

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Untold Stories: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War Détente

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  1. Do Now Review List and describe at least 3 events that contributed to the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865). • Briefly explain why these events could be considered causes of the Civil War.

  2. Containment in Latin America • 1961—President John F. Kennedy plans for overthrow of Castro • Bay of Pigs Invasion • US trained Cuban exiles to invade and overthrow Castro • 1959—Cuban Revolution brings Communists to power • Fidel Castro is new ruler of Cuba • Threat to US power in Latin America—what if communism spread there?

  3. Latin america • Was a total failure—US did not help exiles & would not admit being involved • Kennedy was seen as weak by Soviet Union

  4. Cuban missile crisis • When US spy planes find this out, Kennedy demands the Soviets take the missiles • The Soviet Union tried to take advantage of JFK’s inexperience • October 1962—Soviets put nuclear missiles on Cuba

  5. Cuban missile crisis • The US was afraid the missiles would be used for a surprise attack • World is on brink of nuclear war for 13 days

  6. Cuban missile crisis • Khrushchev (Soviet leader) eventually backs down • Promises to remove missiles from Cuba • Kennedy calls for limits on nuclear testing • Eventually leads to Nixon’s policy of detente • The US established a blockade around Cuba • If Soviet ships pass blockade, it may lead to nuclear war

  7. closing • 1. Explain how the US tried to contain communism in Latin America during the 1960s.

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