John F. Kennedy and the “New Frontier”
What was the "new frontier"?
The "New Frontier" was John. F Kennedy's agenda to address the issues like poverty, civil rights, space, exploration, and economic growth during his presidency.
What was the "Great Society"?
The "Great Society" was Lyndon B. Johnson set of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice
What were the main causes of the vietnam war?
Cold War's ideological struggle between communism and democracy, the French colonial legacy in Vietnam, and the US's policy of containment, which aimed to prevent the spread of communism
What caused discontent on the home front during wars?
Economic struggles, racial discrimination, and the toll of war caused discontent.
How did women's roles change in the early 20th century?
women gained the vote and entered the workforce, especially during the world wars.
What were some key domestic policies of the New Frontier.
Raising wages, expanding social security, and tackling poverty and civil rights.
What were some key components of the Great Society
Medicare, medicaid, civil rights laws, education reforms, and anti-poverty efforts.
How did the cold war influence the united states involvement in vietnam
the conflict was viewed as a key battleground in the broader struggle against communism, leading to the implementation of the "domino theory" and escalating US military intervention
How did the World War 1 impact social divisions in the U.S.?
It increased tensions over conscription, racism, and immigrant treatment.
what impact did the feminist movement of the 1960's and 1970's have on women's status?
It advanced gender equality focusing on reproductive rights and workplace equality.
How did the New Frontier impact the space program?
Kennedy set the goal to land a man on the moon, leading to the Apollo program
How did the Great Society impact civil rights?
Led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and voting Rights of 1965.
What role did the vietcong play in the vietnam war
engaging in guerrilla warfare against the South Vietnamese and US forces, aiming to unify Vietnam under communist rule, and ultimately contributing to the US's eventual withdrawal
How did women's roles change during wartime?
Women worked in factories and served in auxiliary military roles.
How did the introduction of birth control affect women's roles?
It gave women more control over reproduction, increasing workforce and educational participation.
How did the New frontier address civil rights issues.
Kennedy proposed civil rights laws and supported desegregation efforts.
What was the role of education in the Great Society.
Expanded educational opportunities through programs like Head start.
How did the ho chi minh trail contribute to the north vietnamese war effort
allowing the communist forces to supply troops and weapons to South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, ultimately contributing to their victory
How did the Vietnam War contribute to discontent at home?
It sparked protests due to its controversial nature high casualties.
what laws were passed to improve gender equality in the 1960's and 1970's
The civil rights act, Title IX, and Equal Pay Act addressed Discrimination and equality.
Was the New Frontier successful in achieving its goals
Some successes, especially in space and civil rights, but many policies faced resistance.
Was the Great Society Successful?
Made significant progress in civil rights and poverty reduction, though some challenges remained.
What were the key strategies used by the united states during the war
industrial mobilization, technological innovation, a two-pronged Pacific offensive, and supporting allies through the Lend-Lease Act and strategic bombing campaigns
How did the civil rights movement contribute to division during the 1960s?
It highlighted racial tensions and led to protests and clashes over equality.
How did women's participation in the workforce evolve over time?
Women moved into diverse careers and gained legal protections, though gender pay gap persisted