1960s: JFK/LBJ and Vietnam

The primary belief of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society was that the--

• federal government is solely responsible for the war on poverty
• court system must be held accountable for poverty
• problem of poverty is easily solved
• entire country, with the leadershi in Washington,  must help in the struggle against poverty

What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?

• Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?
• What foreign imports should be allowed into the US?
• How far can the federal government extend itself in helping the less fortunate?
• Should certain key industries be taken over by the federal government?

The US began a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960s to--

• encourage political change in Cuba
• promote domestic industries in Cuba
• motivate Cubans to immigrate to the US
• end the domination of the sugar industry in Cuba

Which best summarizes the main reason why the US became involved in the Vietnam War?

• to prevent the spread of Communism in Indochina
• to reduce French influence in Vietnam
• to stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam
• to support the government of North Vietnam

According to Domino Theory, if South Vietnam fell to Communism, then--

• neighboring countries would soon follow
• large numbers of refugees would seek US entry
• anti-Communist forces would win it back
• the United Nations would be forced to intervene

What was President John F. Kennedy's response to Soviet plan to install nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962?

• He attacked the missile silos with strategic air strikes
• He had the army sieze control of Cuba
• He placed a blockade around Cuba and threatened war
• He negotiated an agreement with Fidel Castro

Which group of people achieved the right to vote in the 26th Amendment?

• people unable to pay poll taxes
• Mexican-American Women
• Americans 18 to 20 years old
• impoverished women

What did the Beats in 1950s and the youth culture of the 1960s have in common?

• They failed to support equal rights for women.
• They challenged conformity to "Establishment" thinking.
• They supported America's anti-Communist containment policy.
• They introduced new patterns of poetry and art, based on the rhythms of jazz music.

What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the US?

• It has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel. 
• It led to advances in the quality of life for most Americans.
• It focused attention on the need to deregulate the uses of outer space.
• It reduced tension in the space race as a form of Cold War competition.