Kennedy and the Cold War Answers

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As a result of Kennedy’s plans, NASA created the Mercury program specifically

to test new computer technologies.

to operate marian exploration missions.

to send Americans into space.

to send a satellite to Mars.

What impact did the media have on the nation’s mourning of President Kennedy’s death?

It had little impact because people did not understand what happened.

It had no impact because the public chose not to watch it.

It had a strong impact because it brought tragic events into people’s homes.

It had a weak impact because the public didn’t want to watch it.

When did the Bay of Pigs invasion into Cuba occur?

in 1948

in 1959

in 1961

in 1989

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

Which of the following best describes why President Kennedy believed education was important?

He believed that better education was key to civil rights and greater equality.

He believed that a better-educated nation would beat Russia in the space race to the moon.

He believed that better education would end disease and poverty.

He believed that a better-educated nation would advocate more for the environment.

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