Civil Rights Movements
Kennedy Presidency
Johnson's Presidency
Vietnam Wars Impact
Sources and Significance of the Right's Resolution of the late 1960's
100
Where was the high point of protest in 1963?
Birmingham, Alabama
100
What plan did Kennedy write toward Latin America. Hint a similar plan to the Marshall Plan.
Alliance for Progress
100
Who said "We have talked long enough about equal rights in this country,"
Lyndon Johnson
100
What was the title of the book James Baldwin wrote that gave an angry voice to the black revolution
The Fire Next Time
100
What Marathon was Kathrine Switzer complete against all odds?
The Boston Marathon
200
Where was the big march that occurred on August 28, 1963
The Capital (Washington D.C)
200
What was Kennedy preoccupied with for the first two years of his presidency
Foreign Policy
200
Who was Johnson's opponent in the 1964 elections?
Barry Goldwater
200
Who warned that viewing any war or situation "through the either or lens of an anticommunist crusade"
Walter Lippman
200
What Year was NOW created?
1966
300
"Seek the freedom in 1963 promised in 1863," what march had this quote on a banner?
The March on Washington
300
What University did Kennedy make an important speech in?
American University.
300
What was Johnson's most sweeping proposal for governmental action?
The Great Society
300
What two presidents were afraid that the public would not forgive them if they lost Vietnam
Kennedy and Johnson
300
Why was the Miranda V. Arizona court case important?
It gave an individual in custody of their rights (the right to be silent, and to a lawyer)
400
Who created the SNCC (The student non-violent coordinating committee)
Ella Baker
400
When was Kennedy Killed Date Month Year
November 22, 1963
400
What phrase did Johnson resurrect?
"freedom from want"
400
What President came with little experience in foreign policy
Lyndon B. Johnson
400
Name two groups protesting for rights
Women Latinos Gays African Americans
500
Who wrote the "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Martin Luther King Jr.
500
What was the most dangerous crisis that happened of the Kennedy administration?
Soviet's putting missiles on Cuba.
500
What was the centerpiece of the Great Society?
Eradicate Poverty
500
What did Johnson insist he would not do
Send American troops into Vietnam
500
In what ways was 1968 a climatic year
Nixon's comback, The worldwide upheaval, anti war demonstrations,
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