Asked by Joanne Smith on May 05, 2024
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What was the Soviet response to President Kennedy's refusal to accede to their demands during the 1961 Berlin crisis?
A) A withdrawal of battleships from Cuba
B) The installation of nuclear weapons in East Germany
C) The building of the Berlin Wall
D) Withdrawal from the UN
Nuclear Weapons
Explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion, posing significant threats to global security.
Berlin Wall
A fortified barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, symbolizing the Cold War's division of East and West Germany, and by extension the world.
UN
The United Nations, an international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.
- Analyze the reasons behind and outcomes of Cold War events such as the installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba and the building of the Berlin Wall.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Soviet response to President Kennedy's refusal to accede to their demands during the 1961 Berlin crisis was the building of the Berlin Wall, separating East and West Berlin. This was done to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West, which was seen as a serious problem for the Soviet Union at the time.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the reasons behind and outcomes of Cold War events such as the installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba and the building of the Berlin Wall.