1960s Presidents

What effect did John F. Kennedy's assassination have on the nation?

• Most Americans were unmoved by the assassination.
• The nation went through a period of chaos when it was uncertain who would take over the Presidency after Kennedy's death.
• Many Americans experienced anger and fear at the change of leadership.
• Many Americans were saddened at the loss of a charismatic leader who held so much promise.

How did John F. Kennedy gain support from the African American community in the election of 1960?

• He supported the Cold War fight against communism.
• He opposed Richard Nixon’s economic policies.
• He appeared supportive of the civil rights movement.
• He visited Atlanta, Georgia, during a civil rights protest.

How did American space exploration affect Americans’ standard of living?

• It generated funding for social programs.
• It increased access to new technologies.
• It replaced the loss of manufacturing jobs.
• It raised the per capita income for women.

How did television shape public opinion in the 1960 presidential debate?

• It allowed both candidates to target specific groups of voters.
• It provided the main public source of information about the candidates.
• It allowed the public to evaluate candidates' appearance and demeanor.
• It forced the candidates to avoid making biased statements.

Why did President Kennedy refer to his domestic proposals as the “New Frontier”?

• He wanted to scale back social programs established in previous decades.
• He wanted to inspire hope and optimism about the tasks that lay ahead.
• He hoped to continue expanding the nation's borders.
• He hoped to strengthen the military to guard against domestic threats.

John F. Kennedy's assassination helped Johnson pass which piece of Civil Rights legislation?

• Civil Rights Act of 1957
• Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Voting Rights Act of 1965
• Fair Housing and Discrimination Act of 1968

Johnson's legislative agenda, which pushed through job training, education, and healthcare was called his War on

• Crime
• Drugs
• Poverty
• Communism

Which Great Society program provided support for disadvantaged children to prepare for kindergarten?

• Head Sart
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Nutrition Act

Which of the following was NOT a part of Johnson's Great Society

• Air Quality Act
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Equal Pay Act
• Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

President Johnson’s Medicaid program is an example of Great Society legislation because it

• does not involve government funding.
• provides basic medical services to the elderly.
• provides basic medical services to the poor.
• grants free health care to those on social security.