The Decade of the 1960's Flashcards

1
Q

Election of 1960

A

Richard Nixon vs. John F. Kennedy

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2
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Nixon

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Republican, Southern California, older

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3
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Kennedy

A

Democrat, Younger, Massachusetts

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4
Q

Sept. 26, 1960

A

1st televised presidential debate

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5
Q

1st Campaign issue

A

Catholic

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6
Q

2nd Campaign issue

A

Claimed the prosperity

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7
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3rd Campaign issue

A

Played on cold war fears

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8
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4th Campaign issue

A

Emphasized Nixon’s ties to Eisenhower

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9
Q

What played a role in JFK victory?

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Debate, appeal to women, black vote, VP Candidate, youngest elected president, served in the House of rep and Senate, Catholic,etc.

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10
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Inaugural Address

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And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country

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11
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Lyndon B. Johnson

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VP Candidate, from Texas

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12
Q

Thousand days

A

Space exploration, Peace Corps, Alliance for progress, Flexible response

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13
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Fidel Castro

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Anti-American dictator of Cuba

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14
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Background of the bay of pigs

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Started as a CIA Mission, 1,500 Cuban exiles were training in South American

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15
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Purpose of the Bay of pigs

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Invade Cuba and encourage nationals to rise up against dictator

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16
Q

Location of the Bay of pigs

A

Southwest side of Cuba

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17
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Date of the Bay of pigs

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April 17, 1941

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18
Q

Consequences of the failed mission

A

Castro and the Soviet Union was strengthened, Communism is really close to U.S, JFK took the blame, paid $52million for release of prisoners

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19
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Berlin division problem for the Soviet Union

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Western half was an island of freedom surrounded by East Germany

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20
Q

American’s strength in Berlin

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Called reserve troops to active duty, Build shelters in U.S, Troop build up in West Germany

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21
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Khrushchev’s response on August 13, 1961

A

Closed crossing points between East and West Berlin, 25,000 soldiers, temporary fencing

22
Q

Evolution of the wall

A

Changed from the temporary fencing to the high concrete wall.

23
Q

How did the wall impact Berliners?

A

It divided families, neighborhoods, streets and cemeteries

24
Q

How did Ich bin Berliner speech highlight the failures of communism?

A

Everyone wanted to be free, but communism denies freedom

25
Q

What year became known as the year of miracles?

A

1989

26
Q

When was the Berlin wall torn down?

A

November 9th, 1989

27
Q

What led to the peaceful reunification of Germany in Oct. 1990?

A

The fall of berlin and demand for democracy

28
Q

When did the Cuban missile crisis happen?

A

October16 1962: 13 days

29
Q

Leaders involved in the Cuban missile crisis

A

Castro, Khrushchev, Kennedy

30
Q

What justified the missiles in Cuba?

A

The U.S had missiles in Turkey

31
Q

How many miles was Cuba away from the U.S?

A

90 miles

32
Q

What was in Cuba?

A

Missiles

33
Q

What were the options for the crisis?

A

Airstrike
Land Invasion
Naval Blockade

34
Q

How did the Crisis end?

A

The Soviet Union backed down, Eye to Eye

35
Q

What were some effects of the Crisis?

A

Kennedy’s popularity rose
Removed missiles from Turkey and Cuba
Both sides signed treaties
Cold war tensions eased

36
Q

Where was Kennedy’s assassination?

A

Dallas, Texas

37
Q

What was the date of JFK’s assassination?

A

Nov. 22nd, 1963

38
Q

Why was Kennedy in Texas

A

Campaigning for the next election

39
Q

What airport did Kennedy arrive in?

A

Love Field

40
Q

Who was in the car for the parade?

A

Governor John Connally and Nellie
President and Jackie

41
Q

Assassination street

A

Elm Street

42
Q

Where was the shooter?

A

Texas school Book Depository, 6th floor

43
Q

Who was the assassin?

A

Lee Harvey Oswald

44
Q

What hospital was JFK taken?

A

Parkland Hospital

45
Q

Where was the gunman found after?

A

2 days later in an old theater

46
Q

What happened aboard Air Force one

A

Johnson took the oath

47
Q

What did the investigation show?

A

Lee Harvey acted alone

48
Q

Who oversaw the Warren commission

A

earl warren

49
Q

The Johnson Treatment

A

Reputation for being overpowering/intimidating’s, invaded personal space; persuasive

50
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