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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did John F. Kennedy's assassination have on the nation?Most Americans were unmoved by the assassination.The nation went through a period of chaos when it was uncertain who would take over the Presidency after Kennedy's death.Many Americans experienced anger and fear at the change of leadership.Many Americans were saddened at the loss of a charismatic leader who held so much promise.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow did John F. Kennedy gain support from the African American community in the election of 1960?He supported the Cold War fight against communism.He opposed Richard Nixon’s economic policies.He appeared supportive of the civil rights movement.He visited Atlanta, Georgia, during a civil rights protest.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow did American space exploration affect Americans’ standard of living?It generated funding for social programs.It increased access to new technologies.It replaced the loss of manufacturing jobs.It raised the per capita income for women.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow did television shape public opinion in the 1960 presidential debate?It allowed both candidates to target specific groups of voters.It provided the main public source of information about the candidates.It allowed the public to evaluate candidates' appearance and demeanor.It forced the candidates to avoid making biased statements.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy did President Kennedy refer to his domestic proposals as the “New Frontier”?He wanted to scale back social programs established in previous decades.He wanted to inspire hope and optimism about the tasks that lay ahead.He hoped to continue expanding the nation's borders.He hoped to strengthen the military to guard against domestic threats.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceJohn F. Kennedy's assassination helped Johnson pass which piece of Civil Rights legislation?Civil Rights Act of 1957Civil Rights Act of 1964Voting Rights Act of 1965Fair Housing and Discrimination Act of 1968
- 7. Multiple ChoiceJohnson's legislative agenda, which pushed through job training, education, and healthcare was called his War onCrimeDrugsPovertyCommunism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich Great Society program provided support for disadvantaged children to prepare for kindergarten?Head SartMedicaidMedicareNutrition Act
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a part of Johnson's Great SocietyAir Quality ActMedicare/MedicaidEqual Pay ActFair Packaging and Labeling Act
- 10. Multiple ChoicePresident Johnson’s Medicaid program is an example of Great Society legislation because itdoes not involve government funding.provides basic medical services to the elderly.provides basic medical services to the poor.grants free health care to those on social security.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason why Medicare has become more expensive in recent years?People retire earlier than they did when Medicare was implemented.The implementation of Medicaid has decreased medical costs.Doctors earn more than they did when Medicare was implemented.The percent of retirees relative to workers has increased.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 affect United States demographics?The nation's ethnic and racial diversity decreased.The nation's rural population expanded as the urban population dropped.The nation's urban populations grew more diverse.The nation's wealthier classes gained more power.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe moon landing in 1969 was a turning point in the space race because the Soviet Union would no longer dominate.TrueFalse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe elections of 1960 AND 1964 were both close presidential races in American history.TrueFalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Warren Commission was established toinvestigate claims of unequal pay for women.determine who assassinated President John F. Kennedy.determine if the U.S. should respond to the Soviet missiles in Cuba.investigate the feasibility of increasing Social Security benefits.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Warren Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright guarantee fair legal treatment for the poor?It required states to grant the poor access to a lawyer if one was unaffordable.It guaranteed the equal representation of different economic backgrounds on juries.It provided the poor access to a lawyer after investigators questioned them.It prevented prosecutors from using self-incriminating statements in state and federal trials.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 have on American society?It dramatically decreased immigration rates into the United States.It established an immigration quota that favored Western Europeans.It allowed more immigrants from Asia and the Americas.It made it easier for immigrants to establish citizenship.
- 18. Multiple ChoicePresident Johnson's Great Society programs have little effect upon the United States today.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoicePresident Kennedy applied John Maynard Keynes's new economics by increasing the federal deficit.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOverall, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren was conservative and called for a strict interpretation of the Constitution to limit civil rights, civil liberties, voting rights, and personal privacy.TrueFalse
- 21. Multiple Choice
President who increased American involvement in Vietnam and advocated for a "flexible response" defense policy.
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Fidel Castro
- 22. Multiple Choice
Revolutionary who took over Cuba in 1959 and aligned his country with the Soviet Union.
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Fidel Castro
- 23. Multiple Choice
President responsible for expanding U.S. troop involvement in Vietnam with "Americanization" policy; the war tarnishes his legacy.
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Fidel Castro
- 24. Multiple Choice
A failed CIA-led force of Cuban exiles attacked Cuba in April 1961.
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
- 25. Multiple Choice
1962 conflict between the Soviet Union and the U.S. resulting from Soviet installation of missiles in Cuba.
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
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