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1960s Presidents

Authored by Rachel Faust

History

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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

Crime
Drugs
Poverty
Communism

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