Kennedys New Frontier : Peace Corps And The Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What were three successes of the peace corps ?
A
71% of Americans approved
Both political parties found it successful and agreed to finance it for the next half century
Aid was sent to 44 countries
2
Q
What were the two failures of the peace corps ?
A
22% failed the training programmes
Critics named it the “Kennedy kiddie corps”
3
Q
What was the name of the book written by Rachel Carson that brought about awareness to the environment and when was it written ?
A
The silent spring in 1962
4
Q
What was the name of the bill passed it 1964 that failed to do with environment
A
The wilderness bill and wilderness act
5
Q
What other two acts passed in 1961 did Kennedy pass ?
A
Water pollution act
Cape cod national seashore
