AP CH 28.1 Interactive Video Quiz: Kennedy/New Frontier

What did Kennedy ask of the American people in his inaugural address?

• To give back to their country

• To remember their history

• To support him unconditionally

• To vote for him again

What was a significant factor in JFK's victory in the 1960 presidential election?

• Nixon's foreign policy experience

• His stance on taxation

• His military background

• The televised debates

What was the main message of JFK's inaugural address?

• Promoting peace with the Soviet Union

• Discussing civil rights legislation

• Outlining his economic policies

• Asking Americans to contribute to their country

What was the purpose of the Peace Corps created by JFK?

• To provide military training to allies

• To promote American culture abroad

• To help develop third-world countries and prevent communism

• To send economic aid to Latin American countries

What was the goal of the Alliance for Progress?

• To increase nuclear arms

• To improve relations with the Soviet Union

• To send financial aid to Latin American countries

• To establish a base on the moon

Why did JFK increase funding to NASA?

• To develop nuclear weapons

• To explore Mars

• To improve satellite communication

• To beat the Soviets to the moon