JFK and LBJ

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created -National Defense Education Act passed -Increased federal money was provided to improve schools, especially in math and science -More money was appropriated by Congress for research and development Which event sparked these actions?

• The Soviet Union launched its satellite, Sputnik

• Mao Zedong led a successful Communist revolution in China

• North Korea crossed the 38th parallel to invade South Korea.

• Senator Joseph McCarthy announced the discovery of “Reds” in the federal government.

What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Soviet and American leaders established an emergency “hot line” and negotiated a partial test ban treaty.

• The Soviets secretly kept nuclear missiles in Cuba pointed at Florida.

How did the Cold War most affect Florida?

• hundreds of thousands of refugees fled Castro’s Communist dictatorship for Florida

• nuclear missiles installed in Cuba threatened the survival of Florida

• people in Florida could no longer sell their products to Eastern Europe

• Senator Joseph McCarthy accused a large number of people in Florida of being Communists

How successful were the domestic policies of Presidents Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson?

• They promoted greater social equality but failed to eliminate poverty

• They failed to pass through Congress and left no lasting impact

• They led to a credibility gap and growing distrust of the government

• They prevented the United States from making overseas commitments

Which program was one of the most lasting impacts of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society?”

• Medicare

• Social Security

• Securities and Exchange Commission

• Federal Deposit Insurance Commission

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a person who is arrested must be told their appropriate rights and responsibilities in legal matters?

• Miranda v Arizona

• Gideon v Wainwright

• Mapp v Ohio

• Roe v Wade

During the Cold War, an easing of tensions between the United States and Soviet Union resulted in

• a treaty banning nuclear tests

• the Berlin Airlift

• the organization of the Warsaw Pact

• the Bay of Pigs invasion

From the end of World War II through the 1980’s, the United States carried out its foreign policy mainly by

• taking a variety of actions to stop the spread of communism.

• acting forcefully to obtain and control colonial territories.

• appeasing foreign aggressors.

• avoiding situations that may result in conflict.

The photograph above shows missiles being displayed at a parade in East Berlin during the Cold War. Which problem is highlighted by this photograph?

• the dangers of nuclear proliferation

• the lack of free speech and freedom of religion under Communism

• the inability of Communist countries to supply enough consumer goods

• the failure of Eastern Europe to maintain trade and travel with the West

Which federal government action was designed to solve the problem illustrated in the cartoon?

• Great Society

• Mapp v. Ohio

• Peace Corps

• Bay of Pigs Invasion