20-1 Video Assignment

What was the primary goal of the CIA's plan to train Cuban exiles?

• To establish a military base in Cuba

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Castro

• To inspire a coup d'état against Castro

• To gather intelligence on Soviet activities

Why was Kennedy hesitant about the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• He feared it would lead to a nuclear war with the Soviet Union

• He was concerned about public opinion in the United States

• He doubted the loyalty of the Cuban exiles

• He believed Castro could be overthrown through diplomacy

What was Kennedy's major condition for proceeding with the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• The operation must remain a secret from the Soviet Union

• The US Military would not intervene if the operation failed

• The invasion must be completed within 48 hours

• Castro must be captured alive

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• The Cuban exiles successfully overthrew Castro

• The invasion led to a prolonged conflict between Cuba and the US

• The invasion failed, leaving the exiles stranded

• Kennedy negotiated a peaceful resolution with Castro

What did Kennedy and Eisenhower discuss regarding the presidency?

• The importance of public relations

• The unexpected challenges of the role

• Plans for a second invasion of Cuba

• Strategies for dealing with the Soviet Union

What was the main issue discussed at the Vienna summit between Kennedy and Khrushchev?

• Economic sanctions against Cuba

• Nuclear disarmament

• The future of Berlin

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

How did Kennedy view the potential for war after his meeting with Khrushchev?

• As something that could be avoided with diplomacy

• As a last resort to be avoided at all costs

• As inevitable and imminent

• As a risk worth taking to protect American interests

How did the Bay of Pigs invasion affect Kennedy's trust in his advisors?

• He sought advice from foreign leaders instead

• He relied more heavily on his family, especially Bobby Kennedy

• He became more skeptical of military advice

• He dismissed several of his top advisors

What was Kennedy's stance on the Civil Rights movement by the end of 1961?

• He was opposed to the movement's goals

• He believed it was a state issue, not a federal one

• He was cautious and seeking a more active role

• He was fully committed to advancing civil rights legislation

What was Kennedy's perspective on the challenges of his presidency by the end of his first year?

• He regretted his decision to run for president

• He was optimistic and focused on improving in the next year

• He blamed his predecessors for the challenges he faced

• He felt overwhelmed and considered resigning