
JFK Lesson
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9th - 12th Grade
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Carie Barry
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The Round Table
The Oval Office
The Blue House
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Multiple Choice
What was notable about John F. Kennedy's election as President?
He was the oldest man elected President
He was the first non-American born President
He was the youngest man elected President
He was the first President to win without a majority vote
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Decrease defense spending
Increase taxes
Reduce employment
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Multiple Choice
What was the intended effect of cutting taxes according to the Economic Recovery goals?
To reduce the amount of money people have to spend
To increase savings among middle and lower class Americans
To encourage people to spend more money, which would help companies employ more workers
To decrease the production of goods
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He abolished all existing civil rights laws
He ignored the civil rights issues completely
He introduced a new currency to support civil rights
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Multiple Choice
What did the President propose to Congress after the Birmingham Campaign was shown on TV, as per the learning material?
A Civil Rights Act to strengthen military forces
A Civil Rights Act to increase taxes
A Civil Rights Act to outlaw discrimination and segregation
A Civil Rights Act to promote sports activities
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Multiple Choice
What was one of the goals of the Space Race?
Establish a permanent base on the moon
Catch up and then beat the Soviet Union in space exploration
Launch the first satellite into space
Build the first space station
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Market economy
Mixed economy
Traditional economy
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Multiple Choice
How was Berlin divided after the split?
North Berlin and South Berlin
West Berlin (democratic) and East Berlin (Communist)
Berlin was not divided
Old Berlin and New Berlin
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Multiple Choice
What did President Kennedy do in relation to the plan for the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
He rejected the CIA's plan
He modified the CIA's plan to include negotiations
He approved the CIA's plan to show he is a strong Cold War President
He postponed the CIA's plan due to international pressure
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Multiple Choice
What was the goal of Kennedy's policy after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
To engage in more nuclear warfare
To adopt a "Flexible Response" to Cold War conflicts
To increase tensions during the Cold War
To form an alliance with Cuba
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No, all nuclear testing was banned
Yes, but only in the atmosphere
Yes, but only in international waters
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