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Chapter 28: The New Frontier and the Great Society

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John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee for President in 1960, was a senator fromMassachusetts
Kennedy appointed his brother, Robert, to serve asattorney general
The hot line established in 1963 did notbarred nuclear testing
The Peace Corps, a program of volunteer assistance to developing nations, wasproposed by Kennedy and succeeded.
After investigating the assassination of JFK, the Warren Commission concluded thatLee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
The Economic Opportunity Act did notoffer foreign aid to Latin American countries.
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who became president when Kennedy was assassinated, wasan experienced politician.
Medicare, a federal program established for Americans age 65 and over, was intended to providehealth insurance
The Immigration Act of 1965ended quotas based on nationality.
Decisions of the Warren Court werepraised by liberals.
Fidel CastroHe accepted Soviet aid for Cuba.
Bay of Pigsinvolved an invasion of Cuba.
Richard M NixonHe lost the 1960 presidential election.
Berlin WallThis separated East Germany from West Germany.
Nikita KhrushchevHe squared off against Kennedy during the Berlin crisis.
Limited Test Ban TreatyThis barred nuclear testing in the atmosphere.
flexible responseThis military strategy was adopted during the Kennedy presidency.
hot lineThis was a direct communications link set up during Kennedy's presidency.
John F KennedyHis religious beliefs were an important issue of the 1960 presidential campaign.
Immigration Act of 1965This created the Job Corps, VISTA, and Project Head Start.
The Warren CourtThis banned prayer in public schools and brought about change in federal and state reapportionment and the criminal justice system.
Baker v CarrIn this case, the Supreme Court established the principle of "one person, one vote."
Miranda v ArizonaIn this case, the Supreme Court ruled that all suspects must be "read their rights" before questioning.
Medicare and MedicaidThese provided free or low-cost medical insurance to welfare recipients and most Americans age 65 and older.
Elementary and Secondary Education ActThis provided federal aid to help public and parochial schools purchase textbooks and new library materials.
reapportionmentThis term refers to the way in which states redraw election districts based on the changing number of people in them.
Gideon v WainwrightIn this case, the Supreme Court required criminal courts to provide free legal counsel to those who could not afford it.
Economic Opportunity ActThis replaced the national origins system with a new quota system that allowed more people from outside of Europe to settle in the United States.
Great SocietyThis legislative program summed up President Johnson's vision for America.


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