
Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main theme of President John F. Kennedy's inauguration speech?
Celebration of freedom and renewal
Victory of his political party
Military strength of the United States
Economic policies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Kennedy, what power do humans have in the modern world?
To end poverty or destroy all life with nuclear weapons
To conquer space and other planets
To control the weather
To eliminate all diseases
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Kennedy pledge to do for newly free nations?
Offer support and help them fight poverty
Provide military assistance
Impose economic sanctions
Ignore their struggles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Kennedy suggest should be done with the science that created weapons?
Use it for positive purposes like exploring space and curing disease
Enhance military capabilities
Develop more advanced weapons
Keep it secret from other nations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What famous call to action did Kennedy make to the American people?
Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country
Support the military in all endeavors
Focus on economic growth
Prioritize personal success over national service
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to Kennedy, inauguaration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party. Of what is it a celebration?
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
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How far does Kennedy say the United States is willing to go to assure liberty for
all nations?
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Kennedy singles out one group of countries that the United States will defend against
any attacker. What countries are they?
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At the end of the speech, what does Kennedy urge his fellow Americans to do?
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