The Cold War and Cuba's Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

The video discusses the Cold War, focusing on the rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. It highlights Cuba's transition to communism under Fidel Castro and its strategic importance. The Bay of Pigs invasion is detailed, followed by the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the US discovered Soviet missiles in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions.

What were the main characteristics of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

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How did Fidel Castro come to power in Cuba?

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What was the significance of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

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What led to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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How did the United States respond to the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

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What role did diplomacy play during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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