JFK Inaugural Address

According to Kennedy, inauguration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party, but a celebration of what?

• A new and lasting peace

• Renewal as well as change

• A new car in every driveway

• Halloween twice a year

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What does Kennedy refer to as "our last best hope?"

• Obi-Wan Kenobi

• Soviet Union

• There is no hope

• United Nations

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Who is Kennedy most likely speaking to when he gives the following warning:

And let every power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house."

• Texas

• Soviet Union

• China

• Bikini Bottom

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What does Kennedy request from the U.S.'s adversaries?

• Both sides begin anew the quest for peace

• A no holds barred match at Wrestle Mania

• A chance to play The Price is Right

• To just try to get along

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Read the following statement:

...before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction."

What is Kennedy afraid might happen?

• Kennedy is afraid of nuclear war

• Kennedy believes that science will improve humanity's future.
• Kennedy fears that science will lead to technological advancements.
• Kennedy is worried about the rise of artificial intelligence.

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Kennedy singles out one group of countries that the UNited States will defend against any attacker. What countries are they?

• All countries in the Americas

• All countries in Northern Africa

• Florin and Guilder

• China

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How far does Kennedy say the United States is willing to go to assure liberty for all nations?

• Over seas provided other nations join the effort

• 20 yards

• As far as necessary

• 2nd base

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A message to "our sister republics south of our border" is a promise "to convert our good words into good deeds." What is the most likely meaning of that promise?

• The US will send troops to South America to keep the peace there

• The US will work on scientific breakthroughs that will benefit South America

• The US will show nations in South America how to become democratic republics

• The US will establish programs to give practical aid to the poor of South America

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What is JFK hoping for?

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• That Nike will finally invent the self tying shoe

• Improvements on modern ziplock bags

• That the United States will become the most technologically advanced nation in the world. 

• That the nations of the world will use science to make the world better, not destroy it through nuclear weapons.

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"The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe." 

Calling attention to those who died while serving the USA in the military is meant to evoke or bring about what in the audience.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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