Korea, Cuba, Vietnam War Notes Content Quiz

Ho Chi Minh was a leader of the north Vietnamese who declared independence from France in 1945. He played a crucial role in the Vietnamese struggle for independence and was a key figure in the formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh's declaration of independence marked a significant moment in Vietnamese history and set the stage for the Vietnam War.

In 1962, Cuba formed a new alliance with the Soviet Union under the leadership of Kruschev. Kruschev saw an opportunity to restore the balance of power between the USA and the Soviets by placing Soviet Missiles in Cuba. This move was a response to the United States' placement of missiles in Turkey and Italy, which threatened the USSR. The placement of Soviet Missiles in Cuba led to the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tense standoff between the USA and the Soviet Union that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

The correct answer is Bay of Pigs. The Bay of Pigs refers to the failed CIA-backed invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles in April 1961. The invasion was an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government and establish a pro-American regime. The operation ended in failure, with the Cuban forces successfully repelling the invasion. As a result, the United States had to negotiate with the Cuban government and pay a ransom of $53 million for the release of the captured soldiers.

Fidel Castro was the leader of a failed Communist Revolution in 1953 Cuba. He later led a successful revolution with Che Guevara. Castro's failed revolution occurred on July 26, 1953, when he and a group of rebels attacked the Moncada Barracks in an attempt to overthrow the government of Fulgencio Batista. Although the attack was unsuccessful and Castro was captured, it marked the beginning of his revolutionary career. After being released from prison, Castro went on to lead the successful Cuban Revolution, which culminated in the overthrow of Batista's regime in 1959.

During the Korean War, Truman had the policy of containment, which meant that he would use military force to keep communism from spreading. This policy aimed to prevent the expansion of Soviet influence and communism into other countries, particularly in Asia. Truman believed that by containing communism within its existing borders, the United States could prevent its further spread and ultimately weaken its power. This policy was a significant aspect of the United States' approach to the Cold War and had a lasting impact on American foreign policy.

The correct answer is Domino Theory. The Domino Theory was a belief held by the United States during the Cold War era that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to communism, then neighboring countries would also fall like a row of dominoes. This theory was used to justify the US involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, as they feared that if South Vietnam fell to communism, it would lead to the spread of communism throughout the region.

In 1934, a Right-wing dictator named Gen. Fulgencio Batista is placed in Cuba. He is eventually overthrown by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.

The Korean War officially ended with an armistice, or an agreement to stop fighting, in July 27, 1953. However, no official peace treaty was ever signed.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Alexander Fomin suggested that the USA would remove their missiles from Turkey if the USSR removed their missiles from Cuba. This suggestion was eventually agreed upon in secret, leading to the resolution of the crisis and the removal of the threat of war. In order to prevent such a crisis from happening again in the future, a "hot line" was established between the Kremlin and the White House. This direct communication channel allowed for quick and direct communication between the two superpowers, helping to prevent misunderstandings and potential conflicts.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the USA implemented a blockade to prevent Soviet ships from delivering more missiles to Cuba. This blockade was referred to as a "quarantine" by President Kennedy. The term "quarantine" implies that the purpose of the blockade was to isolate and contain the threat posed by the Soviet ships, similar to how a quarantine is used to isolate individuals who may be carrying a contagious disease.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, which occurred in October 1962, tensions escalated between the United States and the Soviet Union when the U.S. discovered Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. This standoff lasted for 13 days, as both sides engaged in intense negotiations and brinkmanship. The crisis ended when the U.S. agreed not to invade Cuba and the Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from the island. The 13-day duration of the crisis accurately reflects the time span of this high-stakes confrontation.

The correct answer is the Cuban Missile Crisis. This crisis refers to the closest the USA and the USSR came to using nuclear weapons during the Cold War. It occurred when the USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, which was seen as a direct threat to the USA. Tensions escalated, and the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Eventually, a diplomatic solution was reached, and the crisis was averted.

The correct answer is Kim Il Sung... June 25, 1950. The question is asking about the leader who led the invasion of South Korea. The Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance was signed between Mao and Stalin in February 1950, which preceded the invasion. Therefore, it was Kim Il Sung who led the invasion on June 25, 1950.

The correct answer is National Liberation Front, or Viet Cong. The National Liberation Front (NLF) was a political organization and army that fought against the South Vietnamese government and its American allies during the Vietnam War. They were also known as the Viet Cong, a term used by the South Vietnamese government and the United States to refer to them. The Viet Cong operated mainly in the southern part of Vietnam and were supported by the communist government in North Vietnam.

NSC 68 is the correct answer because it was a report issued by the National Security Council in 1950. This report recommended that the USA increase military spending and the development of the hydrogen bomb. It was a significant document in shaping the country's policy during the Cold War.

In 1952, the USA developed its first hydrogen bomb, indicating significant progress in their nuclear weapons program. Therefore, it can be inferred that by 1953, the USSR had also developed their own hydrogen bomb, as both countries were engaged in a nuclear arms race during the Cold War.

During the Korean War, the North Korean forces successfully pushed the South Korean army and the UN army to the southeast corner of the peninsula. This area, where the South Korean and UN forces made their last stand, is known as the Pusan Perimeter.

The Monroe Doctrine was a USA Foreign Policy concept created in 1823 that stated that the USA could intervene if a neighboring country in the south was threatened by a foreign power. Initially created to keep the French out, the policy was used in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Monroe Doctrine is a significant part of American history and foreign policy, as it established the United States as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere and set the precedent for future interventions and interventions in the region.

Brinkmanship is the correct answer because it refers to the policy recommended by Secretary of State J.F. Dulles, where the USA would push an enemy to the brink of war in order to force them to back down. This policy was similar to Eisenhower's military expansion policy, known as the New Look, which aimed to maintain the balance of power in favor of the USA.

After the American-owned refineries refused to process Soviet oil, the Cuban government decided to take control of these refineries and make them state-owned, which is known as nationalization. As a result, the refineries became nationalized. Castro then signed trade agreements with countries in the Soviet bloc for the export of sugar, which became a major industry in Cuba. This tension between the United States and Cuba prompted Eisenhower to impose a complete ban on purchasing Cuban sugar.

The Platt Amendment was a part of the Cuban Constitution made in 1901 which stated that the USA could oversee all Cuban Affairs. Though this ends in practice in 1933, the Amendment shows how much control the USA had over Cuba before 1959.

Under USA President Eisenhower's Foreign Policy called "New Look," the slogan "more bang for your buck" became popular because of the military expansion and building of new nuclear weapons meant more military might to fight the potential threat of communism. The New Look policy emphasized the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrent to aggression, allowing for a reduction in conventional military forces and a focus on cost-effective defense strategies. This approach aimed to maintain a strong defense while also reducing military spending, hence the popularity of the slogan "more bang for your buck."

The correct answer is Viet Minh. The Viet Minh was a political organization formed in 1941 by Vietnamese nationalists and communists to fight against French colonial rule. They played a significant role in the First Indochina War and eventually led to the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The Viet Cong, on the other hand, was a separate communist guerrilla group formed during the Vietnam War. The National Liberation Front was a political organization that included the Viet Cong and other groups fighting against the South Vietnamese government and its allies. Diem Bien Phu refers to a battle during the First Indochina War.