Cold War Questions- 1961/1962

Answer each of the following questions using a minimum of 50 words for each answer.

1. What was the goal for the Bay of Pigs invasion? Describe what happened once the invasion began. Why did the invasion fail?

2. Why was the Berlin Wall built? Describe how the people of East Berlin reacted to the construction of the wall. Why didn't the U.S. stop the construction of the wall?

3. Why was the United States concerned about the placement of missiles in Cuba?  How did President Kennedy keep the crisis a secret?

4. Make a chart and list 3 reasons/justifications that the Cubans would have for installing the missiles. On the other side of the chart, list 3 responses that the United States could have to the Cuban claims.