Reasons for tensions in the 1960's

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COLD WAR
The main cause of tension between the Superpowers during the 1960s was the Cuban Missile Crisis.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
Cuban Missile Crisis
·         Defcom 2 was in place first time
·         Series of Ultimatums
·         Tensions escalated as both countries vowed it will never happen again – direct telephone hotline + Limited test ban treaty 1963
BERLIN WALL
·         1963 Ich bin ein Berliiner speech showed American interest and determination
·         Led to 3 increase in US military budget
·         Berlin became a symbol of democracy in the face of the terrible communist regime
U2 Incident -1960
·         World criticism of American spying for e.g. a Pakistani General calling it ‘deception’
·         Broke down Paris talks which were about Berlin – led to Berlin Wall
·         Incident led to JFK election who was tough on communism

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