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7th -
8thgrade
A Strategy of Peace Comprehension Check
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- 1. Multiple Choice
John F. Kennedy's "A Strategy of Peace" speech is important because it follows a very tense moment in the Cold War. What was this moment?
The beginning of the VIetnam War
Cuban Missile Crisis
U-2 Incident
First moon landing
- 2. Multiple Choice
JFK repeats what word most the throughout his speech?
Peace
War
Communism
America
- 3. Multiple Choice
Throughout the speech JFK contrasts war and peace. This is an example of ______________.
Alliteration
Juxtaposition
Repetition
Antithesis
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't JFK want a "Pax Americana" type of peace?
The Pax Mongolia period was forced on the Mongolian people, and he wants a peace in which everyone benefits.
This term alludes to two previous historical eras in which peace was temporary. JFK wants a long-term peace.
The word "pax" is latin for peace, and JFK wanted the peace to be a new Americanized version.
JFK does not want to negotiate with the Soviet Union and wants a peace in which America alone benefits.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What reason does JFK use for being aligned with other nations?
In case another world war breaks out
To serve as a protection against Soviet aggression
Because the United States has long been allied with these countries
We had common goals such as defending Western Europe and pursuing peace.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does JFK say he wants world peace?
Because war makes no sense in this modern world where weapons are so powerful
The threat of war is costing the participating countries too much money
Peace is the only way to ensure that the United States remains a world power
JFK does not want world peace and his speech is one big lie
- 7. Multiple Choice
The literary device that Kennedy uses the most throughout his speech is
Repetition
Biblical allusion
Metaphors
Call to action
- 8. Multiple Choice
Kennedy ends his speech with a _________________ by urging the audience to change their outlook on peace and potentially join the Peace Corps.
Juxtaposition
Call to action
Appeal
Foreshadowing
- 9. Multiple Choice
Kennedy would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
The Soviet Union is a weak and evil government.
The only way peace is tangible is if the Soviet leaders commit to a negotiation to adopt democratic practices
Peace is very far away and we should not waste our time working towards it right now
Working towards world peace is not only an effort by the governments, but by the people as well.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who is JFK's audience in this speech?
His supporters at a Democratic rally
College graduates
High school graduates
Congress
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is different about Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" speech and JFK's "A Strategy of Peace" speech?
The only difference is that Churchill's speech was made before the Cold War and JFK's was made in the middle
Although they both push for world peace, Churchill did not believe the Soviets were ready for another war.
Churchill warns of Soviet aggression, JFK suggests we make negotiations with the Soviets
Churchill wanted world peace, JFK believes we need to be harsher on the Soviets
- 12. Poll
Which speech do you think was the most important to the Cold War? (There is no right or wrong answer here)
"A Strategy of Peace" By John F. Kennedy
"The Sinews of Peace" by Winston Churchill
They both were equally as important
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