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.

How did the environment in which Kennedy was assassinated contribute to its tragic impact?

It happened outside in a public place, where many people had gathered to watch him drive by.

It took place in an auditorium, where he was campaigning for fellow Democrats.

It took place outside in the nation’s capital, where many people had gathered to hear him speak.

It happened in a northern state, where he and fellow Democrats were extremely popular.

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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.

President Kennedy signed education laws to help

students of technology.

students with disabilities.

students in space programs.

students in the Peace Corps.

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