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Exam Study Guide: Kennedy, Johnson, 1968, and Watergate

Kennedy's Presidency

  • Review material related to John F. Kennedy's presidency.

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)

  • LBJ's First Decision as President: Understand the context and implications of Johnson's initial actions upon assuming the presidency.

  • Johnson's Legislation for Civil Rights:

    • Examine key civil rights legislation championed by Johnson.

Johnson and Vietnam

  • Johnson and Vietnam: Expect multiple questions regarding Johnson's involvement and policies related to the Vietnam War. These questions would likely require knowledge of events, decisions, and consequences of LBJ's Vietnam policy.

The Year 1968

  • Tet Offensive: Understand the Tet Offensive, its impact, and significance.

  • Martin Luther King Jr.: Review the events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr. during 1968 (likely assassination and its impact).

  • Bobby Kennedy:

    • Study Bobby Kennedy's role and events related to him in 1968 (likely assassination and its impact).

  • The Democratic Convention: Describe the events and significance of the Democratic Convention in 1968.

  • The Olympics: Understand the events at the Olympics and their importance.

Watergate

  • Watergate: The last question is related to Watergate.