Mississippi- US History State Test Part 3 (US.8-12)

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The factor that may have most helped JFK win the Election of 1960 was: He was Catholic, He looked good during the TV debates, He was known to be the most experienced candidate, He was friendly with Fidel Castro

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He looked good during the TV debates

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What was one of JFK's plans that failed during his presidency? Options: Space Program, Cuban missile crisis, Civil Rights movement, Bay of Pigs

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Bay of Pigs

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What is the name for JFK's legislative agenda?

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New Frontier

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Which of the following was NOT part of the agreement to end the Cuban Missile Crisis? Options: U.S. promised to never invade Cuba, U.S. removes missiles from Turkey, Soviet Union removes missiles from Cuba, U.S. removes missiles from Florida

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U.S. removes missiles from Florida

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Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong

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Who was JFK's vice-president who becomes president once he is assassinated?

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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The term "Great Society" came to represent

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the domestic programs of the Johnson Administration

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Names of the Great Society Programs that provide health insurance to the elderly and covers low income people with medical needs?

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Medicare and Medicaid

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This created the Job Corps, VISTA, and Project Head Start in an effort to fight the “war on poverty”

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Economic Opportunity Act

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This book led to the passage of environmental protection regulations (such as the creation of the EPA).

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Silent Spring