Question 1

Why did the Kennedy administration have such a poor record of legislative accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

The Kennedy administration had received a weak electoral mandate, was more committed to foreign affairs, and lacked the votes in Congress. This made it difficult for them to pass domestic legislation despite their efforts. The threat of communism abroad did shift some of the focus to foreign affairs, but it was not the main reason for their poor record of legislative accomplishments. The other options do not accurately reflect the reasons for their poor record.

Question 2

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. William Calley and My Lai

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Question 3

How did Martin Luther King, Jr. use Eugene "Bull" Conner to garner attention for the black civil rights movement in 1963?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King, Jr. chose to organize a march on Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, knowing that Eugene "Bull" Conner, the city's Commissioner of Public Safety, would respond with violent tactics against the peaceful protesters. King understood that Conner's actions would garner national attention and bring awareness to the issue of segregation and unequal treatment of black Americans. This strategy, known as nonviolent resistance, was a key tactic in the civil rights movement and helped to bring about significant changes in legislation and public opinion.

Question 4

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Christmas bombing

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Question 5

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Nixon Doctrine

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Question 6

What did the 1965 Immigration Act do?

Accepted Answer

The 1965 Immigration Act abolished the national origins quotas of the 1920s, which had limited immigration based on nationality. This allowed for a more diverse immigration pool and removed discriminatory barriers that favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. It did not allow for unlimited immigration or outlaw immigration unless someone had a family member already living in the United States. It also did not appropriate money for building a fence between the United States and Mexico.

Question 7

The purpose of the Medicare program was to provide health insurance for

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The Medicare program was specifically created to provide health insurance for elderly citizens over the age of 65.

Question 8

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Paris Accords

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Question 9

What was America's initial involvement in Vietnam?

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America's initial involvement in Vietnam was to furnish aid to the French, who were trying to re-conquer their former colony. The aid included money, weapons, and advisors. This was part of the United States' policy of containing communism, which was seen as a threat to American interests in Asia. The US believed that by supporting France in Indochina, they could prevent the spread of communism in the region.

Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Hawks and Doves

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Question 11

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Tet Offensive

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Question 12

When assumed the office, President Kennedy's top domestic priority was

Accepted Answer

President Kennedy focused on encouraging economic growth through defense spending and incentives to private enterprise, which became known as the "New Frontier" economic policy. He believed that a strong economy would help to address many other domestic issues, such as poverty and inequality. Kennedy also advocated for social legislation to benefit African-Americans and women, but that was not his top priority upon assuming office. He did not prioritize cutting taxes or downsizing the government either.

Question 13

In the 1960 presidential election, what advantages did Richard M. Nixon have over John F. Kennedy?

Accepted Answer

Nixon had a significant advantage over Kennedy in terms of experience, having served as Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower, and his Protestant faith appealed to a broad segment of the American electorate at a time when Kennedy's Catholicism was a concern for some voters.

Question 14

Which of the following statements correctly describes Kennedy's policies toward the Soviet Union in 1963?

Accepted Answer

In 1963, Kennedy established a direct "hot line" between the United States and the Soviet Union and agreed to a nuclear test-ban treaty as a means of reducing tensions and avoiding the risk of accidental nuclear war. He did not develop new nuclear weapons, compromise on Vietnam or Berlin, invite Khrushchev to a summit meeting in Washington, or announce a reduction in the size of the American nuclear triad.

Question 15

What did the results of the 1960 presidential election reveal?

Accepted Answer

The 1960 presidential election saw John F. Kennedy, a Catholic, win a narrow victory over Richard Nixon. This raised concerns among some voters about the impact of a Catholic president on American politics and society, as Catholics had historically been discriminated against in the United States.

Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Vietnamization

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Question 17

Where did the most serious conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Kennedy administration occur?

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The most serious conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Kennedy administration occurred in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1962, Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba, which the U.S. saw as a threat to national security. The U.S. demanded that the missiles be removed, and a tense standoff ensued, with both sides ready for military action. However, through diplomatic negotiations, a peaceful resolution was eventually reached, with the Soviets agreeing to remove the missiles in exchange for a U.S. promise not to invade Cuba and to remove U.S. missiles from Turkey.

Question 18

Which of the following captures the approach of the Kennedy administration to the issue of civil rights?

Accepted Answer

The Kennedy administration was initially hesitant to take a strong stand on civil rights and hesitant to introduce legislation, preferring instead to take a more cautious and moderate approach. They did not reduce support for civil-rights litigation by the Justice Department, nor did they accept racial discrimination in federally financed housing. The Kennedy administration did not encourage the Black Power movement and the Nation of Islam. Therefore, the best choice is (C).

Question 19

Which of the following was not one of the programs of the Kennedy administration?

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Question 20

Which of the following is not true about John F. Kennedy?

Accepted Answer

John F. Kennedy's tenure in Congress was not marked by a significant record of legislative achievement. He was known more for his charisma and leadership qualities than for sponsoring notable reform legislation.

Quiz 28: Liberalism, Civil Rights, and War in Vietnam, 1960-1975

Why did the Kennedy administration have such a poor record of legislative accomplishments?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. William Calley and My Lai

How did Martin Luther King, Jr. use Eugene "Bull" Conner to garner attention for the black civil rights movement in 1963?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Christmas bombing

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Nixon Doctrine

What did the 1965 Immigration Act do?

The purpose of the Medicare program was to provide health insurance for

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Paris Accords

What was America's initial involvement in Vietnam?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Hawks and Doves

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Tet Offensive

When assumed the office, President Kennedy's top domestic priority was

In the 1960 presidential election, what advantages did Richard M. Nixon have over John F. Kennedy?

Which of the following statements correctly describes Kennedy's policies toward the Soviet Union in 1963?

What did the results of the 1960 presidential election reveal?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Vietnamization

Where did the most serious conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Kennedy administration occur?

Which of the following captures the approach of the Kennedy administration to the issue of civil rights?

Which of the following was not one of the programs of the Kennedy administration?

Which of the following is not true about John F. Kennedy?