JFK & LBJ Test

What was one way the Vietnam War and Korean War were similar?

• The Soviet Union defeated the United States in both wars.

• Both wars were short and ended with peace treaties.

• Both wars were greatly supported by the people of the United States and the Soviet Union.

• The United States supported attempts to contain the spread of communism in both wars.

This political cartoon describes an important event in American history.

Which important event in American history is symbolized in this political cartoon?

• the Berlin Air Drop

• the Cuban Missile Crisis

• the Korean Conflict

• the Vietnam War

The Cold War was a period of political tensions between the United States and which other nation?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

What is the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?

• It was the cause of an economic boom.

• It was the closest that the United States and the Soviet Union ever came to war.

• It was the first time that atomic weapons were used in war.

• It was the battle that ended the Cold War.

Study the outline and answer the question.

Which conclusion can best be drawn about the Economic Opportunity Act from this outline?

• All uneducated adults are guaranteed a college degree.

• All adults are guaranteed a high paying job.

• Everyone will have the chance to receive job training.

• Everyone will have the ability to improve his or her community.

Study the outline and answer the question.

What was the main reason for the development of this act?

• President Johnson's War on Poverty

• President Truman's Cold War

• the Korean War

• World War II

How was legislation passed as part of President Johnson’s Great Society program similar to legislation passed during the Progressive Era?

• It was reflective of laissez-faire government policies.

• It was aimed at addressing social problems created by poverty.

• It focused on reducing the national debt and stimulating the economy.

• It reduced the role of the federal government.

This is a list of legislation passed during President Lyndon Johnson’s administration. What was the collective purpose of these pieces of legislation?

• to encourage citizens to save money

• to address issues caused by poverty

• to prevent another stock market crash

• to prevent the spread of communism

This information describing a federal program is from HUD.gov, the website for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. What concern is this program intended to address?

• the shortage of assisted-living facilities for senior citizens

• the rising cost of renting or buying a home

• the need for better educational programs for the poor

• the rise in population in urban areas

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society had what goal in common?

• ending an economic downturn in the nation

• increasing the civil rights of minority groups

• funding environmental projects to improve the nation’s infrastructure

• improving the lives of citizens who were struggling financially