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C H A P T E R
The New Frontier and the Great Society
CHAPTER OBJECTIVE
INTERACT WITH HISTORY
TIME LINE
Kennedy and the Cold War
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The New Frontier
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The Great Society
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VISUAL SUMMARY
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The New Frontier and the Great Society
To understand the achievements and challenges of
the Kennedy and Johnson administrations
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C H A P T E R
The New Frontier and the Great Society
I N T E R A C T
W I T H H I S T O R Y
Against the backdrop of an intense space race
between America and the Soviet Union, the 1960
presidential election approaches. The leading
candidates are a young, charismatic senator and
the ambitious, experienced vice-president. The
new president will face tremendous
responsibilities. Abroad, the Soviet Union is
stockpiling nuclear weapons. At home, millions
suffer from poverty and discrimination.
What are the qualities of effective leaders?
Examine the Issues
How can a leader motivate and influence the
public?
What skills are needed to persuade legislators?
What enables a leader to respond to crises?
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The New Frontier and the Great Society
The United States
The World
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The New Frontier and the Great Society
The United States
The World
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KEY IDEA
Foreign affairs dominate the presidential
campaign of 1960 and the administration of John
F. Kennedy. Kennedy faces some of the most
dangerous Soviet-American confrontations of the
Cold War.
OVERVIEW
ASSESSMENT
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OVERVIEW
MAIN IDEA
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Americas response to Soviet threats developed
the United States as a military superpower.
The Kennedy administration faced some of the most
dangerous Soviet confrontations in American
history.
TERMS NAMES
ASSESSMENT
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1. List two outcomes for each of these events
first Kennedy-Nixon debate, Bay of Pigs invasion,
Cuban missile crisis, and construction of the
Berlin Wall.
Increased Cold War tensions
United States embarrassed
Bay of Pigs
Berlin Wall
Symbolized Communist oppression
Cuba moved closer to Soviets.
Kennedy won support.
World at brink of nuclear war
Debate
Cuban Missile Crisis
TV became important in politics.
Soviets backed down.
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2. How well do you think President Kennedy
handled the Cuban missile crisis? Think About
Kennedys decision to impose a naval
quarantine of Cuba
the nuclear showdown between the superpowers
Kennedys decision not to invade Cuba
ANSWER
POSSIBLE RESPONSES Well-handled The Cuban
missiles were removed, nuclear war was averted,
and there was no military engagement. Not
well-handled He risked nuclear war over the
crisis.
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3. What kind of political statement was made by
the United States support of West Berlin?
ANSWER
The United States was telling other nations, the
Soviet Union especially, to keep their hands off
West Berlin.
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KEY IDEA
With the stirring phrase the New Frontier,
Kennedy outlines a broad vision for progress, but
Congress enacts few of his initiatives. His
efforts are ended by his tragic assassination.
OVERVIEW
ASSESSMENT
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OVERVIEW
MAIN IDEA
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
While Kennedy had trouble getting his ideas for a
New Frontier passed, several goals were achieved.
Kennedys space program continues to generate
scientific and engineering advances that benefit
Americans.
TERMS NAMES
ASSESSMENT
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. List five programs of the New Frontier.
Peace Corps
Civil rights bill
The New Frontier
Alliance for Progress
Tax cut
Moon program
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2. Why do you think Congress was so enthusiastic
about allocating funds for the space program but
rejected spending in education, social services,
and other pressing needs?
ANSWER
It was largely a matter of pride, since the
Soviets had already sent a cosmonaut into space.
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3. Why do you think Kennedy lost popularity for
supporting civil rights?
ANSWER
Kennedy lost popularity for supporting civil
rights because people in some sections of the
country opposed granting civil rights to African
Americans.
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4. Do you think President Kennedy was a
successful leader? Think About
the reasons for his popularity
the goals he expressed
his foreign policy
his legislative record
ANSWER
Successful popular focused on projects that
Congress would support peacefully handled the
missile crisis arranged for the test-ban treaty
Not successful tended to react to events rather
than lead did not get his legislative program
enacted before his death
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KEY IDEA
Lyndon B. Johnson drives the most ambitious
legislative agenda through Congress since the New
Deal. The landmark decisions of the Supreme Court
under Chief Justice Earl Warren reflect the era
of liberal activism.
OVERVIEW
ASSESSMENT
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OVERVIEW
MAIN IDEA
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
The demand for reform helped create a new
awareness of social problems, especially on
matters of civil rights and the effects of
poverty.
Reforms made in the 1960s have had a lasting
effect on the American justice system by
increasing the rights of minorities.
TERMS NAMES
ASSESSMENT
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. List four or more Great Society
programs and Warren Court rulings.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Brown v. Board of Education
Economic Opportunity Act
Baker v. Carr
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Escobedo v. Illinois
Medicare and Medicaid
Miranda v. Arizona
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2. Explain how Lyndon Johnsons personal and
political experiences might have influenced his
actions as president. Think About
his familys background and education
his relationship with Franklin Roosevelt
his powers of persuasion
ANSWER
Johnsons upbringing might have taught him about
the hardships of those in need as a New Dealer,
he learned how the government could help people
in need in Congress, he learned the importance
of political connections and clout and the skills
to negotiate political deals.
End of Section 3
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