The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained

The video tutorial covers the Cuban Missile Crisis, starting with its geographical and historical context, including the Monroe Doctrine and the Spanish American War. It discusses the rise of Fidel Castro and Cold War tensions, leading to the Bay of Pigs invasion and Kennedy's challenges. The discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba escalates the crisis, which is resolved through negotiations, resulting in a blockade and a deal to remove missiles. The video concludes with the long-term implications of the crisis and the establishment of a communication hotline between the US and the Soviet Union.

What was the concept of MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction) and how did it relate to the crisis?

What were the outcomes of the negotiations that ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?

How did the Cuban Missile Crisis affect future U.S.-Soviet relations?