John F. Kennedy
True or False: Most of John F. Kennedy's legislation were passed even though he had a "bad" relationship with Congress.
False
True or False: LBJ had a better relationship with Congress than JFK, which allowed for most of his legislation to be passed.
True
Who was the U.S. Senator who made unverified accusations against government officials
Joseph McCarthy
Who is the audience of this political cartoon? (who is this intended for and how / why do you know?)
American public / U.S. citizens
What was the expected role of most U.S. women during the 1950s?
Housewives / care givers
When and where was John. F Kennedy assassinated? (should include both year and location)
1963; Dallas, Texas
List 3 domestic issues that LBJ wanted to address.
Social welfare, educational funding, poverty ("war on poverty"), civil rights, economic opportunity
This couple was convicted of giving atomic secrets to the Soviet Union and executed in 1953.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Who is the audience? "And so...ask not what your country can do for you–ask what you can do for your country."
U.S. citizens
Who developed mass-produced housing and made homeownership affordable for many middle-class families during the 1950s?
William Levitt
Who was accused of murdering JFK?
Lee Harvey Oswald
What did Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) provide citizens accused of a crime with for free (if they could not afford one)
Lawyer/attorney
What Committee investigated alleged communist influence in Hollywood, which led to blacklists that prevented accused individuals from getting jobs
House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC)
What is the Context (what's he talking about) of this quote from JFK's Inagurual Address: "that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans–born in this century"
Baby Boom / preparing the new generation
What was the act of denying loans/insurance to residents of certain neighborhoods called?
Redlining
List 2 reasons why JFK created the Peace Corps in 1961.
improve the U.S. image abroad, free labor for developing countries, opportunity for college students, compete for influence with the Soviet Union
What did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 do?
Opened U.S. immigration to Asia, Africa, and Latin America; got rid of immigration rules favoring Europe.
What was the historic speech gievn on June 1, 1950 by Senator Margaret Chase Smith that challenged McCarthyism
Declaration of Conscience
What is the purpose of this quote? (what's author trying to CONVINCE the audience to do or think?) "The reason we are in a weak position today is not because a powerful enemy has invaded our country, but because of the disloyal actions of people who have been treated very well by this nation."
Convince the audience to blame certain citizens instead of outside enemies and to be suspicious of those people.
What did the Interstate Highway Act (1956) do?
connected cities and suburbs; made commuting easier
What were 3 domestic issues that JFK aimed to improve?
civil rights, education funding, science + tech improvement (Space Race), eliminating poverty
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare - health insurance for Americans aged 65+; Medicaid - supports low-income individuals/families
Who accused Alger Hiss, a State Department official, of espionage (spying), without any evidence of espionage
Whittaker Chambers
What is the Purpose of this political cartoon? ( what is the author trying to CONVINCE the audience to do or think?).
Convincing the audience that HUAC is reckless and is a threat to society
List 2 benefits that the GI Bill of Rights (1944) provided returning white veterans with.
college tuition, job training, unemployment pay, and low-interest home loans.