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Analyzing the Cuban Missile Crisis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet encourages students to analyze primary sources related to the Cuban Missile Crisis, developing their understanding of the event's significance and the perspectives involved.

Topics covered:

#Analyze the perspectives of different leaders involved
#History
#Standard
#Cuban Missile Crisis
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Explain the key events of the Cuban Missile Crisis
#Major Crises
#Evaluate the usefulness of primary sources in understanding historical events

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Analyzing the Cuban Missile Crisis

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Source A: Kennedy’s Public Address on the Crisis

"Tonight, I want to speak to you about the serious threat posed by the Soviet Union's placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. We are determined to defend ourselves and our allies from this danger. We are considering all options, including military action, to resolve this crisis peacefully. Our goal is to prevent nuclear war and restore stability to the Americas. I call on the Soviet Union to withdraw its missiles from Cuba and for all nations to work towards peace. The world is watching, and we must act responsibly to ensure our security and the future of all humanity." Provenance: John F. Kennedy, 1962, Speech delivered to the American public

1.
What are the main points Kennedy makes in this speech? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Who is the author of this source, and what is its purpose? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse the usefulness and limitations of this source for understanding Kennedy’s approach during the crisis. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Compare Kennedy’s public address with a hypothetical secret diplomatic memo discussing behind-the-scenes negotiations. What differences might you expect? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline the importance of primary sources like this speech in understanding historical events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how this source helps us understand the US government’s approach during the crisis. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse the impact of Kennedy’s public address on American and Soviet perceptions during the crisis. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Summarize the key purpose of this source in the context of the Cuban Missile Crisis. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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