3.3 Cold War Crises

• The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) was a major Cold War Crisis where the world came close to nuclear war.
• The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) saw the Soviet Union blocking access to West Berlin, leading the U.S. and allies to airlift supplies
• The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 involved the Soviet Union placing nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff with the U.S.
• Order the major Cold War crises chronologically from 1945 to 1972:

  1️⃣ Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)

  2️⃣ Korean War (1950-1953)

  3️⃣ Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

  4️⃣ Vietnam War (1955-1975)
• Cold War Crises refer to periods of heightened tension and confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War (1945-1972), characterised by intense political and military rivalry short of direct war
• The Korean War (1950-1953) was initiated by North Korea's invasion of South Korea, supported by the Soviet Union and China
• Match the Cold War crisis with its description:

  Berlin Blockade ↔️ Soviet Union blocked access to West Berlin

  Korean War ↔️ North Korea invaded South Korea

  Cuban Missile Crisis ↔️ Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba

  Vietnam War ↔️ U.S. supported South Vietnam against North Vietnam
• Proxy wars like the Korean War resulted in regional instability and the spread of communism.
• The Cuban Missile Crisis led to arms control treaties such as the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
• Match the Cold War crisis with its global impact:

  Berlin Blockade ↔️ Heightened tensions and Allied determination

  Korean War ↔️ Deepened Cold War tensions

  Cuban Missile Crisis ↔️ World came close to nuclear war
• Order the key events of the Berlin Blockade:

  1️⃣ Soviet Union blocked access to West Berlin

  2️⃣ United States and allies began Berlin Airlift

  3️⃣ Allied forces maintained control of West Berlin
• During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the U.S. established a naval blockade
• The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with the Soviet Union agreeing to withdraw its nuclear missiles from Cuba.
• What were the Cold War crises between 1945 and 1972 characterized by?

  Distinct causes and consequences
• The Soviet Union attempted to cut off West Berlin during the Berlin Blockade.
• The Berlin Airlift was launched to maintain Allied control of West Berlin
• What led to the Korean War in 1950?

  North Korean invasion
• The Korean War ended in a stalemate
• The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 began with the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
• What action did the U.S. take in response to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  Naval blockade
• The Vietnam War ended with the unification of Vietnam under communism
• North Vietnam aimed to unify the country under communist rule during the Vietnam War.
• Which Cold War crisis is known for bringing the world close to nuclear war?

  Cuban Missile Crisis
• The formation of NATO was influenced by the Cold War and aimed to contain Soviet influence
• The Korean War and Vietnam War are examples of proxy wars during the Cold War.
• Which Cold War crisis highlighted the ideological and geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?

  Berlin Blockade
• The SALT agreements were initiated to reduce the production and deployment of nuclear weapons.
• Match the Cold War crisis with its primary cause:

  Berlin Blockade ↔️ Soviet attempt to cut off West Berlin

  Korean War ↔️ North Korean invasion

  Cuban Missile Crisis ↔️ Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles

  Vietnam War ↔️ North Vietnam's desire to unify
• The Berlin Airlift was a consequence of the Soviet attempt to cut off West Berlin
• The Korean War resulted in the unification of Korea under a single government.

  False
• What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  Missiles withdrawn
• The Vietnam War led to the withdrawal of the United States and the unification of Vietnam under communism
• The Berlin Blockade heightened Cold War tensions and demonstrated Allied determination to maintain control of West Berlin.
• What was one consequence of the Korean War?

  Increased U.S. military spending
• The Cuban Missile Crisis led to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), which aimed to reduce the risk of nuclear war
• Match the Cold War crisis with its global impact:

  Berlin Blockade ↔️ Heightened tensions, demonstrated Allied determination

  Korean War ↔️ Deepened Cold War tensions, solidified alliances

  Cuban Missile Crisis ↔️ World came close to nuclear war

  Vietnam War ↔️ Weakened U.S. international standing
• The Vietnam War divided American society and weakened U.S. international standing.
• Which Cold War alliance was formed in response to Soviet influence?

  NATO