1960's

Question 1

What role did President Kennedy play in supporting civil rights?

Answer 1

Kennedy toured the southern states as part of his re-election campaign.
Supported new civil rights act aimed to give full equality to African Americans.

Question 2

What role did president johnson play in supporting civil rights movement?

Answer 2

2 July 1964, civil rights act outlawed racial discrimination in employment in public places.

Question 3

What was the “new frontier”?

Answer 3

Promised “new generation of leadership”-new men to cope with new problems and new opportunities.
Wanted to make America a fairer place.

Question 4

What was Kennedy famous speech in 1961?

Answer 4

“Ask not what your country and can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Question 5

How did Kennedy’s new frontier succeeded?

Answer 5

Gave more important jobs to African Americans than any other president
Stood up to southern politicians
Sent soldiers to protect black student