Unit 11 Turbulent Times

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In what country did the Bay of Pigs take place?

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Cuba

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What was the cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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The Soviet Union had nuclear weapons set up in Cuba

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Given that this president was married to Jackie Kennedy and had two children, how might his family life have influenced his public image and leadership style?

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It made him seem more relatable and trustworthy to the public.

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What impact did Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief in non-violent protesting have on the Civil Rights Movement?

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It inspired peaceful demonstrations and led to significant social change.

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Using reasoning, explain how the death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 affected the Civil Rights Movement.

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It led to increased determination among activists to continue his work.

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What immediately changed in our country's leadership after the assassination of JFK?

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The vice president became the new president

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What evidence from Cesar Chavez’s life shows that he was committed to helping farm workers?

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He started the Farm Workers Association and promoted nonviolence.

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How did Cesar Chavez’s actions help change public awareness about farm workers’ conditions?

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He brought attention to the terrible work conditions through strikes, marches, boycotts, and fasts.

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How did the actions of La Causa help to achieve contracts for fair working conditions?

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By using strikes, marches, boycotts, and fasts to pressure farms to sign contracts.

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Who gave the speech "I Have A Dream" at the March on Washington?

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Martin Luther King. Jr.