Focus points
This key question will be explored through case studies of the following:
• The United States and events in Korea, 1950–53
• The United States and events in Cuba, 1959–62
• American involvement in Vietnam, 1955–75

Specified content
• Case studies of:– American reactions to North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, the involvement of the UN, the course
of the war to 1953– American reactions to the Cuban Revolution, including the Missile Crisis and its aftermath– American involvement in the Vietnam War, including reasons for involvement, tactics and strategy,
reasons for withdrawal