Ind #10, Cold War …again (put on binder paper) Words of the Day: put on PINK paper 7. Enable To make possible His mom enabled him to graduate by ensuring that he did his homework every night. 8. Rival Opponent The US and the USSR were rivals during the Cold War. Ind #1-7 were due on Friday.

Third World Developing nations w/political & economic instability –Often colonized and became independent in the 20 th century –Ethnic conflicts –Lack of technology & education –They need help! Approx. 80% of the world lives on less than $10 a day. Approx 40% of the world lives on less than $2 a day.

Who can help us? USSR offered: communism (to Congo, Egypt, etc) –Socialism: similar to communism (but not as extreme) USA offered: democracy and freedom Both sent $ and supplies Who do you pick? –Nonaligned nations: didn’t pick either side, neutral, India

Latin America US goal: protect US businesses in Latin Am often by supporting oppressive gov’s Communism appealed to poorer areas $720, $2750, $8901

Cuba US supported dictator in 1950s Fidel Castro led communist revolution that overthrows dictator in 1959 (domino theory?)

Reforms: health care & education improve BUT: jails or executes opponents, ends freedom of the press AND: took over US owned businesses –How will the US respond to losing their businesses?

Life in Cuba Can’t sell home until recently Gov jobs pay approx $15 – a month! Recently able to purchase cell phones & microwaves! **Food rations for days, ration book keeps track of purchases

Trade Embargo : cuts off trade US ends all trade w/Cuba Cuba turns to Soviet Union for help Embargo still exists today! Fidel is alive, but passed Power to brother, Raul Creating a….

IND. #11: CUBA Part B, Page Name 4 countries in which either the US or Britain prevent a Communist takeover. 2.Name 2 countries to which the USSR gives aid. 3.Answer 1 and 2 from the book (geography skill builder).

Ind. #12: Cuban Crises 1.Another name for developing countries. 2.Another name for communism. 3.Name for cutting off trade with another country. 4.Country that the US does not trade with even today.

Bay of Pigs 1961: Pres John F Kennedy had US military train Cuban exiles to overthrow Castro Land in Bay of Pigs in Cuba Castro defeats, US loses 1,189 men were captured and each was sentenced to 30 years in prison. After twenty months of negotiation, most were released in exchange for $53 million in food and medicine.

Cuban Missile Crisis Nikita Khrushchev, leader of USSR, builds 42 missile sites in Cuba US spy planes find them –What does US do?

JFK says: –USSR must remove missiles –US will blockade Cuba to prevent any more from entering –US is prepared to invade Cuba *Remember, both countries have nuclear weapons (A & H bombs)…. What happens if the USSR continues to build missiles? Brinkmanship: edge of nuclear war!

Khrushchev backs down – removed missiles Peace is maintained! BUT, Cuba is now completely dependent on USSR for aid –Helps encourage commie revolutions in Latin Am & Africa