Bell Ringer QUESTION #145 QUESTION #146 QUESTION #147 QUESTION #148 Answer the following questions in the EOC Practice Packet in the back of your INB: QUESTION #145 QUESTION #146 QUESTION #147 QUESTION #148 QUESTION #149

Question 145 President John F. Kennedy attempted to deal with the situation shown on the map by-- a. ordering a naval blockade of Cuba b. asking Congress to declare war on Cuba c. authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba d. seeking United Nations approval for economic sanctions against Cuba

Question 146 The United States began a trade embargo against Cuba in the 1960s to— a. encourage political change in Cuba b. promote domestic industries in Cuba c. motivate Cubans to immigrate to the United States d. end the domination of the sugar industry by Cuba

Question 147 Which statement about the Cuban Missile Crisis is most accurate? a. The crisis showed the United States and the Soviet Union could agree on total disarmament. b. The crisis brought two major world powers very close to war. c. The United States wanted to establish missile sites in Cuban territory. d. The Communist government in Cuba was overthrown.

Question 148 During the early 1960s, the United States had to deal with the building of the Berlin Wall, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Each of these events was a direct result of the— a. United States continued support of United Nations decisions b. continuing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union c. United States’ failure to remain involved in world affairs d. concerns for the safety of Americans living in foreign nations

Question 149 President John F. Kennedy’s most significant foreign policy failure involved the— a. invasion at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba b. development of the Peace Corps c. signing of a nuclear test-ban treaty d. sending troops to Berlin

LBJ Essential Question: How did President Johnson try to alleviate domestic problems during his presidency?

TEKS and Objectives We will… I will… (9F) describe presidential actions in the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (17D) identify government actions such as Great Society and affirmative action (24B) evaluate contributions of Barry Goldwater Complete a webquest in order to research and explain Great Society programs

The Johnson Presidency (1963-1968) Lyndon B. Johnson (D) Became President after JFK assassination in 1963 Barry Goldwater Republican presidential nominee Helped revive conservatism Called for a tough stance on Soviets Attacked LBJ’s Great Society

The Johnson Presidency (1963-1968) Election of 1964 Americans worried Goldwater would lead nation into nuclear war LBJ won in a landslide

The Johnson Presidency (1963-1968) The Great Society Federal legislation designed to transform the nation into a “Great Society” Included equal opportunity, expansion of education, ending poverty, healthcare for the elderly

LBJ’s Great Society – Civil Rights Civil Rights Act of 1964 Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin Voting Rights Act of 1965 Aimed at eliminating voting obstacles placed by states on African American voters

LBJ’s Great society – Civil Rights Affirmative Action Effort to increase employment/educational opportunities of minorities

LBJ’s Great Society – War on Poverty Economic Opportunity Act (1964) Created jobs training programs such as Job Corps Food Stamps Act (1964) Provided free food to low-income families Strengthened agricultural economy

LBJ’s Great Society – War on Poverty Medicare Act of 1965 Social Security expanded to provide healthcare for people over 65 Medical care, hospital insurance, post-hospital nursing

LBJ’s Great Society – War on Poverty Aid to Cities New cabinet post created to help cities Money provided for urban planning, slum clearance, rental assistance, reconstruction of buildings

Immigration Policy Immigration Act of 1965 Aimed to be less biased against certain countries Identical quota given to all countries for number of legal immigrants Preference given to those with relatives in the U.S. or with valuable skills

Immigration Policy Latin American Countries Immigration restricted for the first time

Failure of the Great Society Cities Declined People moved out if they could afford it Public housing utter failure Welfare Poverty remains but money is still being spent Exploding healthcare costs