In 1962 the Cuban government became convinced that the U.S. was planning an attack on Cuba, so Cuba asked military aid from the former Soviet Union. So the Russians responded by giving Cuba missiles and material to build launch sites. ...

• Word Count: 750
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In June of 1948 the Russians, who wanted Berlin, closed all the highways, railroads, and canals from west occupied Germany into western-occupied Berlin. ... On August 13, 1961, the Communist government of German Democratic Republic began to build a barbed wire fence between East and West Berlin. ...

• Word Count: 1025
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Rosenberg's received the death penalty because of the accusation of being spies for Russia. ... The government's paranoia of the Communist party escalated once again during the war of Vietnam. ...

• Word Count: 878
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School