1960's Foreign Policy

Which statements are true of Fidel Castro? (check all that apply)

• He led a guerrilla movement to topple dictator Fulgencio Batista.

• He brought democracy to Cuba after the Cuban Revolution.

• He broke up commercial farms into communes that would be worked by formerly landless peasants.

• He gave Cuban land to American sugar companies which angered the wealthy Cubans

What efforts did Kennedy and Khrushchev make to ease tensions between the U.S and U.S.S.R and prevent a nuclear disaster? (check all that apply)

• They established a hot line between the White House and the Kremlin

• They agreed to a Limited Test Ban Treaty that barred nuclear testing in the atmosphere.

• They created a new United nations to solve nuclear problems.

• They agreed to less troops in Berlin.

Name the facts about John F. Kennedy that are true. (check all)

• JFK was a baptist

• He was only 43 when he ran for President

• Kennedy had a well-organized campaign

• JFK had the backing of his wealthy family

What were the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine intended to do?

• prevent a nuclear arms race

• halt the spread of communism

• help Asian countries recover from war

• support former European colonies

In what country is the city of Berlin located?

• France
• Germany
• England
• Soviet Union

He was the Soviet Prime Minister during the Cuban Missile Crisis

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Josef Stalin

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Boris Badenov

What became the name for JFK's response to the Cold War that called for the buildup of CONVENTIONAL weapons?

• Flexible Response

• Brinkmanship

• Hard Response

• If you look at me funny, I'm going to Nuke you!

In 1948 what was the Soviet attempt called to force the three Western powers to leave the capital city of Germany and give up their plans for West Germany?

• Berlin Blockade
• Berlin Wall
• Containment
• Iron Curtain

Which statements about the Bag of Pigs Invasion are true? (check all that apply)

• The invasion force included 1500 U.S Marines when it deputed from Florida.

• When the main unit landed, it lacked American air support as it faced 25,000 Cuban troops backed up by Soviet tanks and jets.

• Kennedy negotiated with Castro for the release of surviving commandos and paid a ransom of $53 million in food and medical supplies.

• An air strike had failed to knock out the Cuban air force, although the CIA reported that it had succeeded.

Which word means, "easing/lessening of tension?"

• Inflation
• Detente
• Stagflation
• Constipation