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Chapter 20, #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In 1961, what goal did President Kennedy commit NASA and the nation to? | landing a man on the moon within the decade |
| What was the New Frontier program called that assisted people in developing nations by sending young volunteers? | Peace Corps |
| What was the name for President Kennedy's "inner circle" of advisers? | Best and Brightest |
| What religion was John F Kennedy a member of? | Catholic |
| Who was the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court during much of the 1950's and 1960's who advocated for increased criminal rights? | Earl Warren |
| What Supreme Court decision ruled that all suspects must be read "their rights?" | Miranda vs Arizona |
| What was the name of the failed attempt by the US to overthrow Castor with CIA trained ex-Cubans? | Bay of Pigs |
| What was the main reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall? | to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin |