Did the United States Contain the Spread of Communism? (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE History): Exam Questions

The United States supported the government of South Vietnam.

Why was Diem's government unpopular in South Vietnam?

In October 1962 the world came close to nuclear war.

How far was Castro responsible for the Cuban Missile Crisis? Explain your answer.

A cartoon published in an American newspaper, 21 April 1961

Study Source C. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.

Study Sources D and E. How far does Source E prove that Taylor’s findings (Source D) were wrong? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.

Study Source F. Why did Kennedy make this speech on 20 April 1961? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.

Study all the sources (opens in a new tab). How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that President Kennedy was to blame for the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion? Use the sources to explain your answer.