20.2 Flashcards
Kennedy set out to transofrm his broad vision of progress into what he called the
New Frontier
Kennedy said that we stand of the edge of A NEw FRONTIER. What did he call on americans to be
NEw pioneers and explore uncharted areas of science and space
JFK had_ turning his vision into a reality
difficulty
What did Kennedy offer to Congress
proposals to provide medical care for the aged, rebuild bad urban areas, aid educatio
Madate
Voters don’t approve of your plans
Kennedy tried to do what
PLay it safe politically
What did Kennedy persuade Congress to do?
enact measures to boost the economuy, build national defense and provide international aid, and a nat. space program
What was one domestic problem that kennedy attacked
The economy
In 1960,
America was in a recession.
How high was unemplyment
6%. The highest it had been since WWIII
What did Kennedy say about the Eisenhower Admin
He:
Criticized them for failing to stimulate growth. American exonomu was lagging behind
What did Kennedy’s advisiors push for
Deficit spending: The base of Roosevelts new deal
The Department of Defense recieved
20% budget increase for nuclear missiles, nuclear submarines and expansion of armed forces
What did Kennedy also push for
a package that would increase minimum wage to 1.25 hourse, extended unemployment insurance, and provided assistance to cities with huge unemployment voters
What did the economic growth depend on
Governmetn spending and lowering teaxes
What was the first campaign promise that Kennedy fullfilled
The creation of the peace corps
What was teh Peace Corps?
A program of volunteer assistance for developing the nations of Africa, Asia, and LAtin American
What did Crtics and Foreign observers see the corps as
Kennedy’s kiddie Korps because most new recruits were just out of college. Critics questioned whether they could understand other cultures
What was the team made uo if
All ages and background signed uo to work. There were agricultural advisors, teacher or health aids
BY 1968 more than _ were in the PC
35,000 volunteers in 60 nations around the world
What was teh Alliance for progress
it offered economic and techical assistance to Latin American countriesn
How much did the U.S. spen din Latin American between 1961 and 1969
Why did the US invest so much into Latin America
to Deter them from Fidel Castros revolutionary ideas. BUt, there wereimprovements but no fundemental reform
On April 12, 196` what happened
Yrui A Gagrin became the first human in space
