John F. Kennedy: A Presidential Legacy
This worksheet explores the life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy, focusing on key events and policies during his time in office.
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John F. Kennedy: A Presidential Legacy
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the name of John F. Kennedy's domestic program?
The Great Society
The New Frontier
The Square Deal
The New Deal
2. Which international crisis during Kennedy's presidency brought the world closest to nuclear war?
The Vietnam War
The Berlin Blockade
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Korean War
3. John F. Kennedy established the in 1961, an organization that sends American volunteers to assist developing nations.
4. Kennedy's famous inaugural address quote was, "Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what ."
5. John F. Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected President of the United States.
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False
6. The Space Race began during John F. Kennedy's presidency.
True
False
7. What was the primary goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion, and why did it fail?
8. Discuss the impact of Kennedy's assassination on the United States.
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