John F. Kennedy & New Frontier
What is John F. Kennedy remembered for?
He is remembered for his charisma, his vision, and his leadership during a period of great change in the world
What was the Great Society?
President Lyndon B. Johnson's agenda for Congress in 1965, focused on addressing social and economic issues in the United States
What was the Vietnam War?
a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam
How did the war impact the lives of everyday Americans?
Food, gasoline, and other essential goods were rationed to ensure supplies for the war effort.
when was the common programme and what did it say about gender equality?
1949 said men and women were equal.
Where was President Kennedy assassinated?
In Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade.
What did Lyndon Johnson do for the Great Society?
The Great Society program became Johnson's agenda for Congress in January 1965: aid to education, attack on disease, Medicare, urban renewal, beautification, conservation, development of depressed regions
When did the war take place?
The war escalated significantly from 1965 until the US withdrawal in 1973, with the conflict ending in 1975 with the fall of South Vietnam
How did the war affect women?
Women took on traditionally male jobs in factories and other industries, demonstrating their capabilities and challenging traditional gender roles.
What changing status of women took place for women in the united states from past world war II to now?
They fought for their right for 45 years, now they have the right to vote
What was the name for JFK's vision of progress?
the New Frontier
What was the main purpose of Lyndon Johnson's The Great Society
Two main goals of the Great Society social reforms were the elimination of poverty and racial injustice.
How did the war end?
The war ended with the fall of South Vietnam to North Vietnamese forces on April 30, 1975, leading to the unification of Vietnam under communist rule.
What did the home front during wartime experience
significant changes and social tensions, including racial unrest, economic shifts, and civilian displacement, as societies mobilized for war, leading to both unity and division
What institutional and societal changes need to be made for women to be empowered?
To empower women, both institutional and societal changes are crucial, including dismantling discriminatory structures, promoting equal access to education, economic opportunities, and political participation, and addressing gender-based violence
The campaign program advocated by JFK in the 1960 election. He promised to revitalize the stagnant economy and enact reform legislation in education, health care, and civil rights.
New frontier
What three places does Johnson want to build the Great Society?
cities, in our classrooms
How many people died in the war?
The war resulted in the deaths of approximately 58,000 American troops, 250,000 South Vietnamese troops, over 1 million North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops, and 2 million Vietnamese civilians
What was Racial Violence like
Define women's empowerment and equality
Women's empowerment is the process by which women gain the power and control over their own lives, while gender equality ensures that women and men have the same rights, opportunities, and responsibilities
Who assassinated John F. Kennedy?
Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime, but the circumstances surrounding the assassination remain a subject of debate.
What laws did Lyndon B. Johnson pass?
created two government-run healthcare programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
What was the domino theory?
The domino theory was the fear that if one country fell to communism, others would follow, which was a key factor in the US's decision to get involved in Vietnam
How did the Women's Roles go
With men serving in the military, women entered the workforce in large numbers, taking on roles previously held by men, contributing significantly to the war effort.
Is the lack of empowerment an equality issue or an equity issue?
The lack of empowerment is both an equality and an equity issue because it stems from unequal opportunities and the need for tailored support to address systemic disadvantages.