20-1 Guided Reading

Who became the 35th president of the United States in January 1961?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

What did America's response to Soviet threats during the Kennedy administration lead to?

• The decline of the United States as a world power

• The development of the United States as a cultural icon

• The development of the United States as a military superpower

• The isolation of the United States from international affairs

Which event sparked concerns that the American military was falling behind that of the Soviets?

• The launch of Sputnik I in 1957

• The signing of the Limited Test Ban Treaty

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

Who was the Democratic nominee for president that promised active leadership "to get America moving again"?

• Richard M. Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What were the two factors that helped put Kennedy over the top in the election?

• Television and his military service

• Television and civil rights issue

• Civil rights issue and his economic policies

• His economic policies and military service

What was the result of the televised debate according to journalist Russell Baker?

• It showed Kennedy's inexperience

• It demonstrated Nixon's superior policy knowledge

• It marked the replacement of the printed word as the natural language of politics

• It had no significant impact on the election

What event in October was a second major event of the campaign involving Kennedy and civil rights?

• The arrest of Richard M. Nixon

• The arrest of John F. Kennedy

• The arrest of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The arrest of Robert Kennedy

What action did Kennedy take after hearing of the arrest and sentencing of Martin Luther King Jr.?

• He called Coretta Scott King to express his sympathy

• He organized a protest

• He ignored the situation

• He called for a public speech on civil rights

What was the result of the election in November 1960?

• Kennedy won by more than 200,000 votes.

• Kennedy won by fewer than 119,000 votes.

• Kennedy lost by a small margin.

• The election was postponed.

Which of the following statements best reflects the content of Kennedy's inaugural speech?

• He called for the nation to provide for him.

• He emphasized the importance of personal gain.

• He proclaimed, "ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

• He focused on the economic policies he would implement.