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WorksheetsQuiz on the 1960 U.S. Presidential Debates
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
In what year did the first televised presidential debates in American history take place?
1960
1956
1964
1972
Who were the two candidates in the first televised presidential debates?
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter
What event heightened fears about communism in the Western Hemisphere during the 1960 election?
The launch of Sputnik
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The rise of Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba
The Berlin Wall construction
What injury did Richard Nixon sustain during his campaign?
A broken arm
A sprained ankle
A bashed knee
A concussion
Where did the first televised presidential debate take place?
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
What was the outcome of Nixon's injury before the debate?
He gained weight.
He appeared frail and underweight.
He was unable to attend the debate.
He fully recovered.
What was the public perception of Nixon's appearance during the debate?
He looked energetic and healthy.
He appeared drained and unwell.
He seemed confident and strong.
He looked younger than Kennedy.
What was Kennedy doing in preparation for the first of the "Great Debates"?
Traveling across the country
Practicing with his aides in a hotel
Giving public speeches
Attending a political rally
What was a significant factor in the discrepancy between radio listeners and television viewers' opinions of the debate?
The time of the debate
The location of the debate
Television being a new medium
The debate topics
What was Nixon's mistake during the debates?
He spoke too softly
He looked off to the side
He wore a bright suit
He was too aggressive
How was Kennedy described before the debate?
Pale and tired
Nervous and unprepared
Bronzed and glowing
Angry and frustrated
What did Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley reportedly say about Nixon's appearance?
"He looks like a movie star"
"He seems very confident"
"My God, they’ve embalmed him before he even died"
"He is very charismatic"
What percentage of the popular vote did Kennedy receive?
49.5%
50.5%
49.7%
48.7%
What percentage of voters claimed the debates alone decided their choice?
10%
6%
15%
20%
How many "Great Debates" were there in total?
Two
Three
Four
Five
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