New Frontier
What was John F Kennedy's New Frontier program aimed at achieving?
It aimed to address the domestic issues such as civil rights, education, healthcare.
What were the main objectives of the Great Society
It aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice and improve education
What were key events that escalated US involvement in the war
the gulf of tonkin incident in 1964
what were the main causes of discontent and division on the home front during the Viet War
opposition to the war
what were their early struggles
Limit in education, employment, and rights
What was the space race
Kennedy wanted a man on the moon before anyone else
what major legislation was part of the society
included civil rights act of 1964, and voting rights act of 1965
when did the war start
Nov 1, 1955
what impact did it have
it highlighted issues such a as racism
what was the suffrage movement
major turning point leading to increased political pariticpation and representation
what were some challenges
social issues, economic issues, cold war tension
how did it aim to address poverty in the US
when did it end
When did homefront start
December 8, 1941
what was the second wave of feminism
A movement that focused on issues like reproductive rights and workplace equality
it left a cultural impact and its legacy shapes American policy and foreign policy
what impact did the great society have on civil rights in america
by promoting legislation that outlawed discrimination
Who was the president at the time
Nixon
When did it end
April 26, 1993
what challenges did they face
inequality, gender based violence,
what were key initiativs
peace corps, space race, social programs
When did the great Society take place
1964
what was one consequence
high casualties
what was the impact?
economic growth, increased economic growth
what were some organizations
CSW, UN women