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23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. How was the Kennedy administration different from any other administration in history? What was the new frontier? (You may need to use the net on this one) What traditionally Republican policy did JFK pursue? (Hint: has to do with taxes) What were some of the reasons for the moon project? What was the common market? How was the advent of the common market crucial to American economic success after WWII? Why were American commitments in Europe crucial to American foreign policy? What was flexible response? Why might it be viewed as an improvement on massive retaliation? How did it contribute to the Vietnam War? What was the Bay of Pigs? Outline the major events and outcomes of the Cuban missile crisis Why was JFK cautious on Civil Rights legislation? How is the hesitancy similar to Lincoln during the Civil War? What was the JFK response to Freedom Riders and how did this get the JFK administration moving on civil rights? Who was James Meredith? What happened in Birmingham? Why was JFK a good symbol for America in the years after WWII? What was the treatment and what does this and his gift to the Pope suggest about the man LJB? What was the Civil Rights Act? How did this legislation and JFKs assassination deify him? What was the great society? Who was LBJs opponent in 64 and how was he Coolidge-like? What was the Tonkin Gulf incident and the Tonkin resolution? What were the four big accomplishments of the Great Society? What was the voting rights act of 65? Give several examples of the increasing militancy of the Civil Rights movement in the mid to late 60s. What happened on April 4, 68? What was the domino theory and how did this and flexible response create the incrementalism and Americanization of the Vietnam war? Can you see parallels with the war in Iraq? Who was Fulbright and what did he do? Why was the opposition to the Vietnam war growing? What were the basic problems that the Vietnam war gave to America? What was the Tet offensive? How did Tet, Bobby Kennedy, and Eugene McCarthy impact LBJ? What significant events happened at the Democratic National Convention in 1968? Who got the Rebublican nomination in 68? Who did the American Independent party run in 68 and what do you think of these two? Do you agree of disagree with LBJs obituary? Carefully read the section on cultural upheaval of the 60s. List 3 positive and 3 negative outcomes of the 60s cultural revolution. Write a thesis statement that reflects your view on the cultural upheaval of the 60s. Do you think the 3 ps are a good explanation of the 60s counterculture? Why or why not?