1. On 25 October 1962 the Americans demanded an emergency meeting of the UN to challenge the Soviets over their intentions in Cuba. The Soviets had categorically denied there were missiles on the island until US Ambassador Adlai Stevenson stepped forward and did this … (extract from ‘13 Days’). What does the clip tell us about the US response to the crisis?  Does this provide any more evidence it was a domestic or an international crisis?

2. Who ‘won’ the Cuban missile crisis? TBAT explain the results of Cuba To assess its impact on superpower relations during the Cold War  LOs

3.  Your task Read p. 109-111 (top 2 paragraphs). Divide your page in half and list the evidence on one side which suggests that Kennedy’s actions helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis Read p. 109-111 (top 2 paragraphs). Divide your page in half and list the evidence on one side which suggests that Kennedy’s actions helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis In the other column, list evidence that other individuals or factors were responsible In the other column, list evidence that other individuals or factors were responsible  Who or what do you think was responsible for resolving the Crisis  Who or what do you think was responsible for resolving the Crisis

4.  Your task Read p.110-111 and note down the positive effects outcomes of the Cuban Missile Crisis in one colour. In a different colour note down the problems with these solutions Read p.110-111 and note down the positive effects outcomes of the Cuban Missile Crisis in one colour. In a different colour note down the problems with these solutions  Extension. What does Philips mean, the CMC was ‘less about missiles than it seemed’?  Extension. What does Philips mean, the CMC was ‘less about missiles than it seemed’? ExComm, 1962

5. Results of CMC (1962) Gave Kennedy a foreign-policy success – removal of Soviet weapons from USA’s ‘backyard’ Gave Kennedy a foreign-policy success – removal of Soviet weapons from USA’s ‘backyard’ Kennedy assured USSR he wouldn’t remove Castro from Cuba Kennedy assured USSR he wouldn’t remove Castro from Cuba Removal of US weapons from Turkey Removal of US weapons from Turkey Use of ‘flexible approach’ – brinkmanship & diplomacy Use of ‘flexible approach’ – brinkmanship & diplomacy ‘Hot line’ telephone link ‘Hot line’ telephone link Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (1963) Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (1963)

6. Long-term effects Threat of nuclear retaliation led to ‘tacit cooperation among bitter antagonists’ (Gaddis) Threat of nuclear retaliation led to ‘tacit cooperation among bitter antagonists’ (Gaddis) Alternative military strategies developed, ‘limited war’, e.g. Korea & Vietnam Alternative military strategies developed, ‘limited war’, e.g. Korea & Vietnam Brinkmanship & threat of massive retaliation Brinkmanship & threat of massive retaliation MAD MAD Continuing need for conventional weapons & military superiority Continuing need for conventional weapons & military superiority Technological advances, e.g. computer technologies Technological advances, e.g. computer technologies Economic costs – civilian sector held back Economic costs – civilian sector held back

7.  Your task Divide into two groups. Using evidence from your notes and sources F-I on p.113, make a list of points that could be used to support or challenge the argument that the CMC led to a significant improvement in superpower relations. Divide into two groups. Using evidence from your notes and sources F-I on p.113, make a list of points that could be used to support or challenge the argument that the CMC led to a significant improvement in superpower relations. Write a short judgement in answer to the question, ‘How far would you agree with the view that the CMC was a hinge that produced the possibility of a changed direction in the arms race?’ Use evidence from the sources & your own knowledge. Write a short judgement in answer to the question, ‘How far would you agree with the view that the CMC was a hinge that produced the possibility of a changed direction in the arms race?’ Use evidence from the sources & your own knowledge.

8. This house believes that the CMC led to a significant improvement in superpower relations. Discuss

9. Plenary Plenary Give 3 positive & 3 negative outcomes from Cuba Give 3 positive & 3 negative outcomes from Cuba How far would you agree with the view that Cuba was a turning point in Cold War politics? How far would you agree with the view that Cuba was a turning point in Cold War politics?

10. Plenary How accurate is this depiction of the Cuban missile crisis? Who or what else would you add to the picture?  Extension. How different was Cuba different from the Berlin Blockade?

11.  Homework Produce a detailed essay plan in answer to the question: Produce a detailed essay plan in answer to the question: To what extent did the nuclear arms race make the world a more dangerous place in the years 1949-63. To what extent did the nuclear arms race make the world a more dangerous place in the years 1949-63. Include notes on your Introduction, Development & Conclusion as well as key evidence you would discuss Include notes on your Introduction, Development & Conclusion as well as key evidence you would discuss