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1.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy's main points in his Inaugural Adresse.
- A.
  
  Peace for all nations, equality, keep liberty alive, use science to help humankind, not destroy it
- B.
  
  Go into vietnam and fight no matter what, explode cities and towns, destroy
- C.
  
  Make the whole world peaceful, whites over blacks, men over women, no nuclear weapons
Correct Answer
A. Peace for all nations, equality, keep liberty alive, use science to help humankind, not destroy it

Explanation
In his Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy emphasized the importance of achieving peace for all nations, promoting equality among all people, preserving and upholding liberty, utilizing science for the betterment of humanity rather than its destruction. He did not advocate for going into Vietnam and engaging in destructive warfare, nor did he prioritize one race or gender over another. Instead, Kennedy aimed for a peaceful world where all nations could coexist, and where equality and liberty were upheld while harnessing the power of science for the benefit of humankind.

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____________ is the communist leader of North Vietnam who was considered a hero by the North Vietnamese because he came up with a plan to defeat the American army by using his four channels, negotiation, and guerilla warfare.

Correct Answer
Ho Chi Minh
ho chi minh

Explanation
Ho Chi Minh is the correct answer because he was the communist leader of North Vietnam and is considered a hero by the North Vietnamese. He devised a plan to defeat the American army by utilizing his four channels, which included negotiation and guerrilla warfare.

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The item that gave President Lyndon Johnson to use whatever means necessary to win the Vietnam war.
- A.
  
  The Tet Offensive
- B.
  
  The Emancipation Vietnamization
- C.
  
  The Viet Con(g) Conclusion
- D.
  
  The Gulf of Tonkin(g) Bill of Rights
- E.
  
  The Gulf of Tonkin(g) Resolution
Correct Answer
E. The Gulf of Tonkin(g) Resolution

Explanation
The Gulf of Tonkin(g) Resolution gave President Lyndon Johnson the authority to use whatever means necessary to win the Vietnam War. The resolution was passed by the U.S. Congress in response to reported attacks on American naval vessels in the Gulf of Tonkin by North Vietnamese forces. It authorized the President to take any necessary measures to defend U.S. forces and prevent further aggression. This resolution effectively escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and allowed President Johnson to use military force without a formal declaration of war from Congress.

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______________ is The event that almost caused world war III: The soviet union places nuclear warhead bases in Cuba and points them towards America. The Soviets could wipe out all of our major cities before we could counter-attack but did not because the USA gave them an ultimatum to back down and take out the bases from Cuba or they would wage a full fledge war.

Correct Answer
Cuban Missle Crisis
cuban missle crisis

Explanation
The correct answer is Cuban Missile Crisis. The event described in the explanation matches the historical event known as the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the Soviet Union placed nuclear warhead bases in Cuba and pointed them towards America. The United States responded by giving them an ultimatum to remove the bases, which ultimately prevented a full-scale war.

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____________ and _____________ were opposed to martin luther's way of gaining justice for blacks with their point of being that you need to fight for your justice and respect meaning using violence. The leader is also the foundation of the Nation of Islam.

Correct Answer
Malcolm X Black Panthers
Malcolm X and the Black Panthers
malcolm x black panthers
malcolm x and the black panthers
malcolm x and black panthers

Explanation
Malcolm X and the Black Panthers were opposed to Martin Luther's way of gaining justice for blacks with their point of being that you need to fight for your justice and respect meaning using violence. Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights activist and the leader of the Nation of Islam. The Black Panthers were a revolutionary socialist organization that advocated for self-defense and armed resistance against racial oppression. Both Malcolm X and the Black Panthers believed in the use of force to achieve justice for black people, which differed from Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

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6.

__________ was the 3-day long gathering of the counter culture movement of the time that featured bands and was considered pivotal for the future of rock music. no violence happened during the duration of that period in time.

Correct Answer
woodstock
Woodstock

Explanation
Woodstock was a famous 3-day gathering of the counter culture movement that took place during the late 1960s. It featured numerous bands and is considered a pivotal moment in the history of rock music. Despite the large number of attendees, the event was notable for its peaceful atmosphere, as no violence occurred throughout the duration of the festival.

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7.

The Vietnam war lasted from ____ to ____

Correct Answer
1964 to 1975
1964 1975

Explanation
The Vietnam War lasted from 1964 to 1975. This conflict began in 1964 when the United States officially entered the war to support South Vietnam against the communist forces of North Vietnam. The war ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.

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8.

The viet cong were:
- A.
  
  Japanese immigrants from hong kong who provided the south vietnamese with weapons and technology
- B.
  
  Vietnamese people who fought on the american side
- C.
  
  An underground guerilla army formed by North Vietnam
- D.
  
  A type of vietnamese soldier for south vietnam
- E.
  
  A grenade made by japanese immigrants from hong kong
Correct Answer
C. An underground guerilla army formed by North Vietnam

Explanation
The correct answer is an underground guerilla army formed by North Vietnam. The Viet Cong were a communist guerrilla force that was formed by North Vietnam to fight against the South Vietnamese government and its American allies during the Vietnam War. They used guerrilla warfare tactics and were known for their ability to blend in with the local population, making them a formidable adversary.

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1960s Historical Events Trivia Test! Quiz

John Fitzgerald Kennedy's main points in his Inaugural Adresse.

____________ is the communist leader of North Vietnam who was considered a hero by the North Vietnamese because he came up with a plan to defeat the American army by using his four channels, negotiation, and guerilla warfare.

The item that gave President Lyndon Johnson to use whatever means necessary to win the Vietnam war.

and _ were opposed to martin luther's way of gaining justice for blacks with their point of being that you need to fight for your justice and respect meaning using violence. The leader is also the foundation of the Nation of Islam.

__________ was the 3-day long gathering of the counter culture movement of the time that featured bands and was considered pivotal for the future of rock music. no violence happened during the duration of that period in time.

The Vietnam war lasted from to

The viet cong were:

1960s Historical Events Trivia Test! Quiz

John Fitzgerald Kennedy's main points in his Inaugural Adresse.

____________ is the communist leader of North Vietnam who was considered a hero by the North Vietnamese because he came up with a plan to defeat the American army by using his four channels, negotiation, and guerilla warfare.

The item that gave President Lyndon Johnson to use whatever means necessary to win the Vietnam war.

____________ and _____________ were opposed to martin luther's way of gaining justice for blacks with their point of being that you need to fight for your justice and respect meaning using violence. The leader is also the foundation of the Nation of Islam.

__________ was the 3-day long gathering of the counter culture movement of the time that featured bands and was considered pivotal for the future of rock music. no violence happened during the duration of that period in time.

The Vietnam war lasted from ____ to ____

The viet cong were:

and _ were opposed to martin luther's way of gaining justice for blacks with their point of being that you need to fight for your justice and respect meaning using violence. The leader is also the foundation of the Nation of Islam.

The Vietnam war lasted from to