The U2 Incident and Paris Summit Failure Flashcards

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What was a U2 plane in the Cold War?

It was a high-flying American spy plane used to take photos of Soviet military sites.

Why did the USA use U2 spy planes before 1960?

To gather secret information about Soviet missiles and bases. The USA feared a surprise attack.

What happened to the U2 plane on 1 May 1960?

It was shot down over the Soviet Union. The pilot, Gary Powers, was captured alive.

How did the USA first explain the loss of the U2 plane in 1960?

The USA claimed it was a weather research plane that had gone off course.

How did the Soviet Union prove the U2 was a spy plane?

They showed the wreckage and Gary Powers on Soviet TV, proving he had been spying.

Why did the U2 incident damage trust between the USA and the USSR?

It showed the USA was spying while both sides were talking about better relations.

What was the main aim of the Paris Summit in May 1960?

To discuss Berlin, nuclear weapons, and how to reduce Cold War tensions.

Which four leaders were meant to meet at the Paris Summit in 1960?

Eisenhower for the USA, Khrushchev for the USSR, Macmillan for Britain, and de Gaulle for France.

How did the U2 incident affect the Paris Summit?

Khrushchev demanded an apology for the spying. Eisenhower refused, so Khrushchev walked out and the summit collapsed.

What was one main consequence of the failure of the Paris Summit?

Tension between East and West increased again. There was no deal on Berlin or nuclear weapons, so the arms race carried on.

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