Kennedy's New Frontier Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was one of the objectives of Kennedy's domestic policies?

Evaluate Kennedy's domestic policies

Assess the impact of the Kennedy assassination

Both A and B (correct)

None of the above

Which of the following terms is associated with Kennedy's administration?

Deficit Spending

Equal Pay Act

New Frontier

All of the above (correct)

How would you describe the Kennedy administration in a few words?

Hopeful, idealistic, smart, Camelot

What programs did Kennedy support?

Education, medical care for the elderly, attacking the recession, Peace Corps, the Alliance for Progress Signup and view all the answers

Describe the circumstances under which President Kennedy was assassinated.

He was in Dallas, Texas, riding in an open car, when a sniper shot and killed him. Lee Harvey Oswald was convicted of the assassination. Signup and view all the answers

How did the American public react to Kennedy's assassination?

They experienced shock, disbelief, and sadness. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Kennedy's domestic programs after his assassination?

Many of Kennedy's programs were carried forward by Lyndon Johnson. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Kennedy style?

Charisma, tailored clothes, quick smile, sense of humor, youthful energy. Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'New Frontier' refer to?

Kennedy's proposals to improve the economy, education, healthcare, and civil rights, as well as advancements in the space program. Signup and view all the answers

What did Kennedy achieve regarding domestic programs?

He pushed through an increase in the minimum wage, an extension in Social Security benefits, and improvements in the welfare system. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Equal Pay Act?

A law requiring equal wages for 'equal work' in industries engaged in commerce or producing goods for commerce. Signup and view all the answers

What was Kennedy's approach to stimulating a sluggish economy?

He proposed tax credits for new business investments and accepted deficit spending to stimulate economic growth. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Objectives

Evaluate Kennedy's domestic policies and their effectiveness.
Assess the impact of Kennedy's assassination on the nation.

Key Terms

Deficit Spending: Government practice of borrowing money to spend more than tax revenues.
Equal Pay Act: 1963 legislation requiring equal wages for equal work, addressing gender wage disparity.
New Frontier: Initiative aimed at renewing America's economy, education, healthcare, and civil rights.
Space Race: Competitive space exploration efforts between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War.
Warren Commission: Group tasked with investigating Kennedy's assassination.

Kennedy Administration Description

Characterized as hopeful, idealistic, and smart.
Often referred to as "Camelot," symbolizing an era of inspiration and youth.

Supported Programs

Advocated for education reforms, medical care for the elderly, economic recovery initiatives, the Peace Corps, and the Alliance for Progress.

Assassination Circumstances

Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a convertible.
Lee Harvey Oswald was convicted of the assassination.

Aftermath of Assassination

National shock, disbelief, and sadness followed Kennedy's death, deeply affecting the American public.

Domestic Programs Post-Assassination

Many of Kennedy's initiatives continued under President Lyndon Johnson.

The Kennedy Style

Known for charisma, youthful energy, and tailored appearance.
Surrounded by a distinguished team, dubbed "the best and the brightest," including Robert McNamara and Dean Rusk.

New Frontier Initiative

Promised to tackle economic, educational, healthcare, and civil rights issues.
Aimed to enhance the U.S. space program as part of national advancement.

Domestic Program Focus

Shifted focus from foreign affairs to tackle domestic poverty and welfare by 1963.
Despite challenges with Congress, achieved increases in minimum wage and social security benefits.

Equal Pay Act and Women's Rights

Established the President's Commission on the Status of Women in 1962.
The Equal Pay Act sought fairness in wages across genders, marking progress toward gender equality.

Stimulating the Economy

Faced with high unemployment and economic sluggishness, Kennedy proposed tax credits and military spending to spur growth.
Adopted Keynesian economics, promoting deficit spending and tax cuts to bolster the middle class and stimulate consumer spending.

Description

Test your knowledge on the key objectives and policies of Kennedy's New Frontier. Evaluate the impact of significant events during his administration, including the Space Race and the Kennedy assassination. This quiz also covers important terms and characteristics associated with his presidency.