JFK Inaugural Speech

In his speech, Kennedy argues that we must, like our ancestors, continue to fight for _____________. 

• change
• freedom
• education
• exploration

According to Kennedy, where do the rights of human beings come from? 

• Philosophers
• Nature
• The Government
• God

What value does Kennedy emphasize MOST in his speech? 

• Friendships with other nations 
• Protecting liberty around the country
• Freedom of Religion
• Solving world conflicts

Kennedy supports the United Nations. 

• True
• False

Kennedy hopes that America and its enemies can reach a ______________. 

• compromise
• conflict 
• belaboring 
• treaty

What is the meaning of invective? 

• Praise 
• Patriotism 
• Insulting Language 
• Objective Language

What is the meaning of belaboring? 

• Misunderstanding something 
• Organizing a strategy 
• Focusing too much on one thing 

What is the meaning of asunder? 

• Agreement 
• Split Apart 
• Appeasement 
• Conflict

What has the power to "abolish all forms... of human life"? 

• Nuclear weapons
• Poverty
• The United Nations
• America's enemies 

During the time of Kennedy's speech, what was the biggest threat to America? 

• Lack of Education 
• Nuclear War
• Economic Crisis 
• People Protesting