Kennedy and the Cold War Answers

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In the wake of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, Cuba

placed Fulgencio Batista in power.

formed an alliance with the United States.

formed an alliance with the Soviet Union.

built an economy based on capitalism.

President Kennedy contributed to the civil rights movement by appointing African Americans to

government positions.

positions at universities.

positions in the space program.

positions in the Peace Corps.

Which best describes the purpose of President Kennedy’s Peace Corps program?

to send volunteers interstate to learn about regions of the United States

to help developing nations improve health care, agriculture, and other areas

to work with other nations to promote peace between space programs

to help keep democratic regimes in power in different parts of the world

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It ended in a draw despite strong air support from the United States.

It was a partial success that helped to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis.

It was a success and created hostility between Cuba and the Soviet Union.

It was a failure that was an embarrassment for the Kennedy Administration.

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