John F Kennedy Presidency Flashcard

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What does it mean when it states that John had "political blood in his veins?"

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His family had a history of being in politics

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John Kennedy ran for President in the 1960 election. What political party did he belong to?

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Democrat

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Who did Kennedy run for President against in 1960?

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Richard Nixon

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When did JFK utter the quote: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"?

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At his inauguration

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Who was the leader of Cuba during JFK's presidency?

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Fidel Castro

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What disaster happened in the beginning of JFK's presidency?

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Bay of Pigs

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The USA was 1 of the super powers of the world. What country was the other super power?

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Soviet Union

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Nikita Khrushchev was the leader of which country?

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Soviet Union

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The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was signed by JFK to stop testing nuclear weapons on land, underground, and under water.

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all of the above

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What type of government did Cuba and Russia have?

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Communism