10 Questions
What was the main purpose of Kennedy's 'flexible response' policy?
To enable the military to fight various types of battles
What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Most of the invaders were killed or captured
What led to the construction of the Berlin Wall?
Kennedy refused to remove American troops from West Berlin
What caused the Cuban missile crisis?
Soviets building nuclear missile sites in Cuba within striking distance of US cities
What was the purpose of installing a 'hot line' between Moscow and Washington, D.C.?
To improve communication between the two capitals
Which economic theory did Kennedy accept to stimulate the economy?
Keynesian economics advocating deficit spending
What was the goal set by Kennedy for the government's space program?
To land a man on the moon in less than 10 years
What was the main focus of Kennedy's presidency early on?
Foreign affairs
Which event inspired the installation of the 'hot line' between Moscow and Washington, D.C.?
The missile crisis
What was Kennedy's stance on civil rights as his presidency progressed?
He realized that African Americans needed federal protection for their rights
Test your knowledge about the 1960 presidential election and President Kennedy's policies, including his stance on the military, foreign relations, and the establishment of the Peace Corps.
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