Unit 6 American History Test
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- 1.
Which one of the following was the youngest U.S. president elected into office?
- A.
John F. Kennedy
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Richard M. Nixon
- D.
Robert F. Kennedy
Correct Answer
A. John F. Kennedy -
- 2.
What attorney general successfully fought organized crime during Kennedy's presidency?
- A.
Lee Harvey Oswald
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Robert F. Kennedy
- D.
Nikita Krushchev
Correct Answer
C. Robert F. Kennedy -
- 3.
Who was initially responsible for the plan to overthrow Fidel Castro?
- A.
Eisenhower
- B.
Goldwater
- C.
Kennedy
- D.
Kruschev
Correct Answer
A. Eisenhower -
- 4.
Which one of the following words LEAST describes Richard M. Nixon's previous experience during his presidential campaign?
- A.
Diplomacy
- B.
Leadership
- C.
Peace
- D.
Prosperity
Correct Answer
B. Leadership -
- 5.
Why did Republicans feel that Richard M. Nixon would make a good President?
- A.
He had been an elder statesman and Senate majority leader
- B.
They believed that being a Catholic would give him an advantage over his democratic opponent.
- C.
While they thought he lacked confidence, they believed he came across better on television than did his opponent.
- D.
While serving under Eisenhower, he contributed to the peace and prosperity of those years.
Correct Answer
D. While serving under Eisenhower, he contributed to the peace and prosperity of those years. -
- 6.
What was President Kennedy's primary reason for introducing his New Frontier policy?
- A.
To encourage Americans to work for noble causes
- B.
To get the conservative Democrats and Republicans on his side
- C.
To keep the economy stable in the face of overwhelming poverty and despair
- D.
To prevent organized crime from taking control of the country
Correct Answer
A. To encourage Americans to work for noble causes -
- 7.
Why did Kennedy do little more than publicly protest the building of the Berlin Wall?
- A.
He was already involved in the invasion of Cuba and did not want to distract his attention from those efforts.
- B.
He was listening to the advice given to him by his foreign advisors who told him he needed to maintain America's policy of non-interference.
- C.
He was too busy with domestic issues to worry about what Germany was doing.
- D.
He was unwilling to start a war with the Soviet Union over the construction of a wall.
Correct Answer
D. He was unwilling to start a war with the Soviet Union over the construction of a wall. -
- 8.
What experience did Nixon have during the Eisenhower years that made him a good choice as a presidential candidate?
- A.
Being an elder statesman
- B.
Being an elder statesman
- C.
Senate majority leader
- D.
Traveling on diplomatic missions
Correct Answer
D. Traveling on diplomatic missions -
- 9.
Who was the Kennedy administration official responsible for fighting organized crime?
- A.
Barry Goldwater
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Richard M. Nixon
- D.
Robert F. Kennedy
Correct Answer
D. Robert F. Kennedy -
- 10.
How did the CIA plan to overthrow Castro?
- A.
The CIA agreed to sign an agreement that allowed Castro to rule part of Turkey if he'd leave Cuba.
- B.
The CIA never planned to overthrow Castro, only to aid him in overthrowing the previous dictator.
- C.
The CIA planned to force the Soviet Union to supply the troops needed to remove Castro.
- D.
The CIA planned to train 1,500 cubans and lead them on an invasion of Cuba.
Correct Answer
D. The CIA planned to train 1,500 cubans and lead them on an invasion of Cuba. -
- 11.
What issue did Kennedy's opponents use to try to discredit him as a potential presidential candidate?
- A.
His young age and inexperience
- B.
His experience as a senator
- C.
His relationship with Nixon
- D.
His religion
Correct Answer
D. His religion -
- 12.
Who is credited for the following quote? "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."
- A.
John F. Kennedy
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Richard M. Nixon
- D.
Robert F. Kennedy
Correct Answer
A. John F. Kennedy -
- 13.
What name was given to the 1960 assault on Castro's troop by CIA-trained Cuban exiles?
- A.
Alliance for Progress
- B.
Bay of Pigs
- C.
Cuban Missile Crisis
- D.
War on Poverty
Correct Answer
B. Bay of Pigs -
- 14.
Mass transit systems were encouraged and funded through which 1961 Kennedy program?
- A.
New Deal
- B.
Housing Act
- C.
Inauguration
- D.
Peace Corps
Correct Answer
B. Housing Act -
- 15.
Which one of the following was part of Kennedy's foreign policy of economic aid?
- A.
Alliance for Progress
- B.
Bay of Pigs
- C.
Cuban Missile Crisis
- D.
War on Poverty
Correct Answer
A. Alliance for Progress -
- 16.
Who was responsible for shooting the man who assassinated Kennedy?
- A.
Goldwater
- B.
Oswald
- C.
Ruby
- D.
Warren
Correct Answer
C. Ruby -
- 17.
What commission was created to investigate Kennedy's assassination?
- A.
Goldwater
- B.
Oswald
- C.
Ruby
- D.
Warren
Correct Answer
D. Warren -
- 18.
An employee of the Texas School Book Depository was charged with the assassination of J.F. Kennedy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
The investigation of Kennedy's assassination was conducted through the Goldwater Commission.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 20.
Who was accused and charged with the assassination of President Kennedy?
- A.
Goldwater
- B.
Oswald
- C.
Ruby
- D.
Warren
Correct Answer
B. Oswald -
- 21.
Which of the following does NOT describe the man who assassinated John F. Kennedy?
- A.
Communist-sympathizer
- B.
Employee of the Texas School Book Depository
- C.
Member of the southern Democrats
- D.
One-time resident in the Soviet Union
Correct Answer
C. Member of the southern Democrats -
- 22.
The Job Society program was designed to educate underprivileged children.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 23.
Which program did President Johnson initiate in an effort to prepare underprivileged children for school?
- A.
Head Start
- B.
Job Corps
- C.
Great Society
- D.
Medicare
Correct Answer
A. Head Start -
- 24.
Which of the following is a program started by President Johnson that provides job skills training for the poor?
- A.
Head Start
- B.
Job Corps
- C.
Great Society
- D.
Medicare
Correct Answer
B. Job Corps -
- 25.
Johnson developed a program aimed at assisting the poor known as the War on Prosperity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 26.
Which of the following is NOT an issue addressed by Johnson's program established to help the poor?
- A.
Early education
- B.
Health insurance
- C.
Housing
- D.
Internationalization
Correct Answer
D. Internationalization -
- 27.
What name was given to Johnson's program to help the poor?
- A.
Head Start Program
- B.
Immigration Act of 1965
- C.
Great Society
- D.
War of Prosperity
Correct Answer
C. Great Society -
- 28.
Which of the following was NOT part of Johnson's platform to help the poor?
- A.
HUD
- B.
Medicaid
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Peace Corps
Correct Answer
D. Peace Corps -
- 29.
Which of the following is most likely the reason Johnson beat out his Republican opponent in the 1964 election?
- A.
The Republican candidate was against social reforms.
- B.
The Republican candidate was easy on crime issues.
- C.
The Republican candidate was for reducing immigration.
- D.
The Republican candidate was soft on military buildup.
Correct Answer
A. The Republican candidate was against social reforms. -
- 30.
Who was the Republican presidential nominee against whom Johnson ran in the election of 1964?
- A.
Goldwater
- B.
Oswald
- C.
Ruby
- D.
Warren
Correct Answer
A. Goldwater -
- 31.
The chief priority of the ______ was to put an end to racial discrimination and poverty.
Correct Answer
Great Society - 32.
Attempts to make homeownership more accessible, supports community development, and puts forth efforts to eliminate housing discrimination.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
D. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -
- 33.
This act focused on helping the poor better themselves through education and job training railer Man simply offering financial support.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
A. Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 -
- 34.
This act discontinued the immigration restrictions created in the 1920s, basing immigration on a first-come, first-serve basis. This allowed for nearly twice the amount of immigrants to come into the country than had been allowed in previous years.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
E. Immigration Act of 1965 -
- 35.
Provides aid for medical expenses of people over 65.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
C. Medicare -
- 36.
Provides health insurance for the poor.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
F. Medicaid -
- 37.
This program offers children who are unlikely to attend college the tools and skills needed to get into, finance, and succeed in college.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
B. Upward Bound -
- 38.
Makes efforts to find long-term solutions to eliminate poverty.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
H. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) -
- 39.
This act made the 15th Amendment to the Constitution more sp. dfic by declaring literacy rests as a prerequisite to voting were unconstitutional.
- A.
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- B.
Upward Bound
- C.
Medicare
- D.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- E.
Immigration Act of 1965
- F.
Medicaid
- G.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- H.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Correct Answer
G. Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
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