Day #1: Domestic Policies and Events: Kennedy through Ford

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not an area of interest for JFK?

Space exploration

Environmental policy

Civil rights

Education policy

Multiple Choice

Which political party did John F Kennedy represent?

Republican Party

Green Party

Democratic Party

Libertarian Party

Multiple Choice

Which two things did JFK see as major problems in America at the time of his election?

The threat of poverty and civil rights issues.

Environmental pollution and education reform.

Immigration policies and tax reforms.

Economic recession and healthcare reform.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why JFK wanted to emphasize American Education especially the maths and sciences

To promote physical education and sports programs.

To increase funding for the arts and humanities.

To reduce the number of students in higher education.

To maintain technological and competitive superiority during the Cold War.

Multiple Choice

JFK sent the military in to Mississippi to force which issue?

Voting rights for African Americans

Desegregation of the University of Mississippi

Civil rights for women

Economic aid for farmers

Multiple Choice

What political party did Lyndon Johnson belong to?

Libertarian Party

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Green Party

Multiple Choice

What was the name of LBJ's domestic policy that was meant to "win the war on poverty?"

New Frontier

War on Drugs

Fair Deal

Great Society

Multiple Choice

Which of the following programs was NOT created by LBJ's Great Society

Medicare

Food Stamp Program

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Civil Rights Act

Multiple Choice

Which TWO civil rights laws were passed by LBJ?

Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and Civil Rights Act of 1957

Civil Rights Act of 1957 and Voting Rights Act of 1958

Fair Housing Act of 1968 and Civil Rights Act of 1964

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965

Multiple Choice

Which political party did Nixon represent?

Republican Party

Green Party

Libertarian Party

Democratic Party

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Nixon's "Silent Majority"

A group of Americans who opposed Nixon's policies.

The vocal supporters of Nixon's opponents who supported the war in Vietnam

The group of Americans, mostly older conservatives who disapproved of the counter-culture

A fictional group created by Nixon for propaganda aimed to turn Vietnam war protesters

Multiple Choice

By the end of the 1960's many Americans were tired of ___ which led to Nixon's election

the Space Race and technological advancements

the Vietnam War and social unrest and protests

civil rights movements and cultural shifts

the Cold War and economic prosperity

Multiple Choice

Why did Nixon create the Environmental Protection Agency?

To address growing environmental concerns like air and water pollution

To increase military funding for environmental projects.

To reduce government spending on environmental issues.

To promote industrial growth and deregulation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the Watergate Scandal?

A political scandal involving a break-in and cover-up by the Nixon administration.

A Supreme Court case about civil rights violations.

A foreign policy crisis during the Cold War.

A financial scandal involving stock market manipulation.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the US vs Nixon Supreme Court Case?

It confirmed the President's absolute power.

It ruled that executive privilege is unlimited.

It established that the President is not above the law.

It had no impact on future presidential cases.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome for Nixon after the Watergate Scandal?

Nixon resigned from the presidency.

Nixon continued to serve as president until the end of his term.

Nixon was impeached and removed from office.

Nixon was acquitted of all charges.

Multiple Choice

This decision by President Ford was his first big of his presidency?

The establishment of the EPA

The signing of the Helsinki Accords

The resignation of Spiro Agnew

The pardon of Richard Nixon

Multiple Choice

Who was Nixon's VP that took over after he resigned?

Richard Nixon

Lyndon B. Johnson

Spiro Agnew

Gerald Ford

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an economic issue facing Ford's presidency?

A booming stock market

Stagflation

Unemployment crisis

High inflation rates

Multiple Select

Mark each of the following programs established by JFK, LBJ or Nixon that still part of American life today and continue to shape multiple areas of life?

Medicare

Medicaid

Enivironmental Protection Agency

Head Start

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best sums up JFK and LBJ's presidencies?

Economic Growth and Stability

Government expansion

Foreign Policy and Military Engagement

Space Race and Technological Advancement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best sums up Nixon's legacy?

Conservative reaction

Space Race

Civil Rights Movement

Vietnam War

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best sums up Ford's legacy?

Traditional craftsmanship

Limited vehicle designs

Economic instability

Focus on luxury vehicles

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