Presidents 1960 - 2000

Question 1

What years did Kennedy serve as president?

Answer 1

1960-1963

Question 2

What was the name of Kennedy’s policy?

Answer 2

‘New Frontier’

Question 3

What did Kennedy aim to create in the nation?

Answer 3

A fairer society with greater opportunity for ALL

Question 4

What challenge did Kennedy face in the election?

Answer 4

He won by a very small margin

Question 5

What religious background did Kennedy have that caused problems?

Answer 5

Catholicism

Question 6

What were some criticisms of Kennedy’s presidency?

Answer 6

• Trying to change things too quickly
• Being too inexperienced

Question 7

What was one of Kennedy’s successes in civil rights?

Answer 7

Hiring Thurgood Marshall as a federal judge

Question 8

What did JFK do to boost the economy?

Answer 8

Cut taxes and increased spending

Question 9

What ambitious goal did JFK promise regarding space exploration?

Answer 9

To put a man on the moon

Question 10

What was the minimum wage increased to during Kennedy’s presidency?

Answer 10

$1.25

Question 11

What program did Kennedy plan to start for health insurance?

Answer 11

Medicare

Question 12

What act did Kennedy introduce in 1961 for urban development?

Answer 12

Housing Act 1961

Question 13

What event limited the success of Kennedy’s reforms?

Answer 13

His assassination in 1963

Question 14

What was Johnson’s presidency period?

Answer 14

1963-1968

Question 15

What policy did Johnson implement to continue JFK’s work?

Answer 15

Great Society

Question 16

What did Johnson declare war on?

Answer 16

Poverty

Question 17

Which two major acts did Johnson pass?

Answer 17

• Civil Rights Act 1964
• Voting Rights Act 1965

Question 18

What did Johnson do to improve healthcare access?

Answer 18

Medicare for the old and Medicaid for the poor

Question 19

What act did Johnson pass to ensure equal education quality?

Answer 19

Elementary & Secondary Education Act

Question 20

What was the minimum wage increased to during Johnson’s presidency?

Answer 20

$1.40

Question 21

What was one criticism of Johnson’s spending?

Answer 21

Accused of overspending

Question 22

What major conflict impacted Johnson’s Great Society spending?

Answer 22

Vietnam War

Question 23

What years did Nixon serve as president?

Answer 23

1968-1974

Question 24

What scandal forced Nixon to resign?

Answer 24

Watergate Scandal

Question 25

What organization did Nixon set up to help with his re-election?

Answer 25

CREEP

Question 26

What was the main event that led to the Watergate Scandal?

Answer 26

Burglars breaking into the Watergate offices

Question 27

What did Nixon initially deny regarding the scandal?

Answer 27

Any involvement from his government

Question 28

What was revealed by the tape recordings in the White House?

Answer 28

Nixon's involvement in the cover-up

Question 29

What did Nixon do in November 1973 regarding the tapes?

Answer 29

Handed over 7 out of 9 edited tapes

Question 30

What action did Nixon take to avoid impeachment?

Answer 30

Resigned in August 1974

Question 31

Who pardoned Nixon after his resignation?

Answer 31

Ford

Question 32

What was the overall impact of the Watergate Scandal?

Answer 32

Damaged Nixon's reputation and the USA's reputation

Question 33

What years did Reagan serve as president?

Answer 33

1981-1989

Question 34

Who did Reagan replace as president?

Answer 34

Jimmy Carter

Question 35

What major economic problems did Reagan inherit?

Answer 35

World recession, factory closures, rising unemployment, oil shortages

Question 36

What economic policy is associated with Reagan?

Answer 36

Reaganomics

Question 37

What was the theory behind Reagan's tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy?

Answer 37

Wealth would 'trickle down' to the middle and lower classes

Question 38

What welfare program did Reagan cut?

Answer 38

Food stamps

Question 39

What was significant about Reagan's tax cut?

Answer 39

It was the biggest tax cut ever, resulting in minimal government income

Question 40

What was the national debt during Reagan's presidency?

Answer 40

$1 trillion

Question 41

What major event occurred in 1987 during Reagan's presidency?

Answer 41

Biggest stock market crash since 1929

Question 42

What significant space program disasters happened in 1986?

Answer 42

Challenger & Titan explosions

Question 43

What holiday did Reagan initially oppose becoming national?

Answer 43

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Question 44

What was Bush's presidency period?

Answer 44

1989-1993

Question 45

What economic issues did Bush face during his presidency?

Answer 45

Problems from the Reagan years, rising deficit, and unemployment

Question 46

What significant act did Bush sign in 1990?

Answer 46

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 47

What was the aim of the Clean Air Act?

Answer 47

Reduce smog, curb acid rain, eliminate emissions of toxic chemicals

Question 48

What was Clinton's presidency period?

Answer 48

1992-2001

Question 49

What was a major goal of Clinton's economic policy?

Answer 49

Reduce deficit and increase government spending and investment in education and welfare

Question 50

What was notable about the US budget by 1998 during Clinton's presidency?

Answer 50

Balanced for the first time since 1969

Question 51

What was the unemployment rate during Clinton's presidency?

Answer 51

Lowest rate for 30 years

Question 52

What trade agreement boosted the US export market under Clinton?

Answer 52

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Question 53

Fill in the blank: Minimum wage increased from $4.75 per hour to ______ in 1997.

Answer 53

$5.15

Question 54

What scandal was associated with Clinton in 1996?

Answer 54

Whitewater Scandal

Question 55

What was the outcome of Kenneth Starr's investigation into Clinton?

Answer 55

Proof of an affair with Monica Lewinsky; Clinton impeached for obstruction of justice

Question 56

What was the Senate's decision regarding Clinton's impeachment in 1999?

Answer 56

Acquitted