How did affirmative action programs create new economic opportunities for many American citizens?

Universities and private employers hired more women and minority candidates

What was one effect of critical news reporting during the Vietnam War?

the growth of a credibility gap between the US public and its government

Which of the below most contributed to a lack of American support of the government’s War in Vietnam?

TV body count that reported the number of US soldiers killed in Vietnam

Which statement BEST completes the diagram?

President Johnson rapidly sent military troops to South Vietnam.

What impact did the assassination of John F. Kennedy have on civil rights legislation?

Important civil rights legislation passed partly as a tribute to Kennedy

USSR threatened to install nuclear missiles in Cuba. What step did Pres. Kennedy first take in response to this threat?

He identified several possible options and consequences of each option

Photos like the one above were shown on national TV news, What effect did this have on the civil rights movement?

increased awareness among whites outside the South of mistreatment of AA

The wall in this photograph was built across the city of Berlin in 1961. What was the purpose of this wall?

To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West

How did President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” programs create new economic opportunities?

New programs like Head Start helped poor people to improve their conditions

Congress prohibited discrimination in restaurants and hotels, what else did Congress provide in the same act?

Penalties for prohibited acts of racial discrimination

Which outcome was an important effect of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

US escalated the war in Vietnam by giving ground troops to South Vietnam.

The 1960's Presidential debate was the first televised. What is an important impact TV has had on presidential politics?

In the age of television it is important to look confident and presidential

Why did President Lyndon B. Johnson escalate U.S. forces in Vietnam?

He believed it was important to help the South Vietnamese resist Communism.

Which of the following was a consequence of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society”?

The U.S. national debt increased.

What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Soviet and US leaders setup emergency “hot line” to prevent future fights

Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969. What most contributed to this event bringing Americans together as a nation?

93% of American TVs watched the broadcast and thought it was patriotic

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1
How did affirmative action programs create new economic opportunities for many American citizens?
Universities and private employers hired more women and minority candidates
New regulations made it easier for citizens to borrow money from banks.
Medicare helped elder citizens pay for medical care.
The Better Business Bureau provided more loans to small businesses.
2
What was one effect of critical news reporting during the Vietnam War?
Congress to declaring war formally on the country of North Vietnam
the growth of a credibility gap between the US public and its government
Nixon’s decision to resign rather than face impeachment proceedings
increased support for US leaders in the U.S. military effort in Vietnam
3
Which of the below most contributed to a lack of American support of the government’s War in Vietnam?
TV showed the mistreatment of minorities, showed the US had issues to fix
President Johnson communicated his plan on how US can win the in Vietnam.
TV body count that reported the number of US soldiers killed in Vietnam
US military generals reported that American troops are winning the war
4
Which statement BEST completes the diagram?
President Johnson rapidly sent military troops to South Vietnam.
President Truman prepared for the conflict with North Korea.
Congress required that all troops must immediately return from overseas.
Congress officially declared war on North Vietnam.
5
What impact did the assassination of John F. Kennedy have on civil rights legislation?
His successor had different priorities, so allowed CR legislation to drop.
With him assassinated, the pending civil rights legislation lost support.
His assassination caused an increase in hostilities throughout the country
Important civil rights legislation passed partly as a tribute to Kennedy
6
Which era of U.S. history had these characteristics?
The 1960s
Post-9/11
The Great Depression
The Reconstruction Era
7
USSR threatened to install nuclear missiles in Cuba. What step did Pres. Kennedy first take in response to this threat?
He identified several possible options and consequences of each option
He consulted Congress to see what steps would they agree with
He checked opinion polls to see how the US public wanted him to react
HE threatened the USSR with immediate war if they didn't withdraw missiles.
8
Photos like the one above were shown on national TV news, What effect did this have on the civil rights movement?
It led to police reforms and a movement towards less aggressive tactics.
It delayed support for widespread civil rights of African Americans
increased awareness among whites outside the South of mistreatment of AA
It led to increases of violent retaliation by Blacks throughout the South
9
Which set of events is listed in chronological order?
D
A
B
C
10
The wall in this photograph was built across the city of Berlin in 1961. What was the purpose of this wall?
To prevent West Germans from moving to the East
To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West
To collect customs duties on East German goods exported to the West
To prevent an invasion of East Germany by NATO
11
How did President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” programs create new economic opportunities?
Social Security introduced unemployment benefits for those out of work
The Better Business Bureau provided more loans to small businesses.
New programs like Head Start helped poor people to improve their conditions
New regulations made it easier for citizens to borrow money from banks.
12
Which event best completes the timeline?
First Freedom Rides
Brown v. Board of Education
Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Voting Rights Act
13
Congress prohibited discrimination in restaurants and hotels, what else did Congress provide in the same act?
An official definition for discrimination in housing
Accessibility rights for individuals with disabilities
Penalties for those instituting “affirmative action” programs
Penalties for prohibited acts of racial discrimination
14
Which outcome was an important effect of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
President Johnson was required to withdraw U.S. forces after 60 days
American leaders extended U.S. containment policy to Asia.
US escalated the war in Vietnam by giving ground troops to South Vietnam.
American public opinion turned against the war in Vietnam.
15
What group of programs was intended to remedy the problems highlighted in this address?
The Great Society
The New Deal
Peace through Strength
Reaganomics
16
The 1960's Presidential debate was the first televised. What is an important impact TV has had on presidential politics?
presidential candidates can now debate each other, which never before
Americans are more focused on complicated and geo-political arguments
In the age of television it is important to look confident and presidential
editing allow candidates to change their minds on contentious issues.
17
Why did President Lyndon B. Johnson escalate U.S. forces in Vietnam?
US relied on importing large numbers of inexpensive goods from Vietnam.
South Vietnam had major oil reserves and sold crude oil to the U.S.
He believed it was important to help the South Vietnamese resist Communism.
Americans relied on importing a numbers of inexpensive goods from Vietnam
18
Which of the following was a consequence of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society”?
The United States sent ground troops to South Vietnam.
The U.S. national debt increased.
Federal taxes were reduced.
Senior citizens lost their social security benefits.
19
What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The U.S. kept missiles in Turkey and Greece pointed at the Soviet Union.
Castro lost power in Cuba and all nuclear weapons were taken out of Cuba.
The USSR secretly kept nuclear missiles in Cuba pointed at American cities.
Soviet and US leaders setup emergency “hot line” to prevent future fights
20
Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969. What most contributed to this event bringing Americans together as a nation?
Americans were worn out from the civil rights movement
US public had been divided over the war and were looking to unite both side
Many Americans were related to one of the astronauts aboard Apollo 11
93% of American TVs watched the broadcast and thought it was patriotic

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