JFK: The New Frontier

missile gap

idea that the US is technologically behind the SU

new frontier

Kennedy’s aims and policies

Earl Warren

chief justice of the supreme court during 1950s-1960s

reapportionment

process by which congressional districts are redrawn

due process

your rights when you are accused of a crime

• why arrested

• Miranda rights

• speedy/fair trial

• right to jury

• not to be charged of the same crime 2x

• right to have just punishment

Kenney

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

• senator

• Roman Catholic

• wealthy/influential family

• Massachusetts

• democrat

Nixon

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

• Eisenhower’s VP

• quaker

• family struggled financially

• California

• republican

Kennedy

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

People worried because-

• youth

• religion

• called MK’s wife when he was imprisoned

  • Alabama and Mississippi worried about Civil Rights; voted for 3rd party, Byrd

background, economy, Cold War, racial issues/civil right’s issues

What are the 4 main issued of the 1960 presidential election?

Earl Warren

chief justice of the supreme court during 1950s-1960s

reapportionment

process by which congressional districts are redrawn

due process

your rights when you are accused of a crime

• why arrested

• Miranda rights

• speedy/fair trial

• right to jury

• not to be charged of the same crime 2x

• right to have just punishment

Kennedy

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

• senator

• Roman Catholic

• wealthy/influential family

• Massachusetts

• democrat

Nixon

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

• Eisenhower’s VP

• quaker

• family struggled financially

• California

• republican

Kennedy

Identify 1960 presidential candidate:

People worried because-

• youth

• religion

• called MK’s wife when he was imprisoned

  • Alabama and Mississippi worried about Civil Rights; voted for 3rd party, Byrd

Kennedy’s successes

Identify:

• advocated deficit to increase growth & create jobs

• Congress invested more $ into defense & space exploration

• managed to raise the minimum wage

• created the Area Redevelopment Act & Housing Act

• raise awareness & action towards mental health/mental disabilities

• increased the role of women in gov

Cuban Missile Crisis

involved American spy plane being shot down and an American naval blockade in the Caribbean

Bay of Pigs

a disaster involving the rebel group la Brigida and an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro

Engel v Vitale

declared mandatory prayer in public schools unconstitutional

flexible response

to battle communism Kennedy advocated for a ______ or buildup of troops and conventional weapons

missile gap

the US lagged behind the SU in weaponry

Berlin Wall

Khrushchev’s attempt to prevent further population loss in East Germany

tax cuts

Kennedy explained how this action would help all Americans by saying, “ A rising tide lifts all boats”

due process

states the law may not treat individuals unfairly, arbitrarily, or unreasonable and the courts must follow proper procedures when trying a case

Gagarin

first man in space

Dallas Texas

where President Kennedy was assassinated

alliance for progress

series of cooperative aid projects with Latin American gov.

peace corps

organization that sent Americans to provide humanitarian services in less-developed countries

Neil Armstrong

1969 ____ was the first man to step on the moon; United States

Apollo Saturn V

What was the rocket used when Americans went to the moon?

Bay of Pigs

Identify:

• failed attempt by US to overthrow Castro 1961

• CIA (covert operations) led the attempt

• US wanted to establish democratic gov.

• information was leaked of attack

• Cuban exiled fled to Miami

• Cuba became closer to Soviets/communism because of this

• planning took place under Eisenhower, Kennedy green lit

Berlin Wall

Identify:

• 1961

• 3.5 million Eastern Berlin citizens left to West Berlin

• East Germany closed border

• 138 people died attempting to cross

• 5000 people were able to escape by extreme measures

• wall was meant to stabilize population

• taken down in 1989

Cuban Missile Crisis

• Soviet Union secretly sent nuclear weapons to Cuba

• U.S. navy wanted to intercept shipments to Cuba (caused aggression to war)

Kennedy’s Assassination

Identify:

• motorcade all through Dallas; positive parade atmosphere

• open -vehicle

• wanted to be approachable; secret service was on “egg shells”

Governor John Connally of Texas

What governor was in the car with Kennedy during his assassination?

Governor John Connally, chest

Who was shot first in Dallas Texas 1963? Where was he shot?

3

How many rounds were shot at JFK’s vehicle?

Lee Harvey Oswald

Who killed JFK?

Jack Ruby

Who killed Lee Harvey Oswald while in police custody?

Warren Commission

• cut corners during JFK’s autopsy pr Kennedy family request

• investigative body for JFK’s assassination

• supreme court justice & Gerald Ford was notable

Nixon (R)

the west/northwest primarily voted for _____ in 1960 election

Mississippi, Alabama, and Oklahoma

What states gave one electoral vote to Byrd?

Justin Harlan

Who disagreed with the drawing up of voting districts because it would throw off “checks and balances” in our gov. - some areas will lack representation