Question

Which statements are true about John F. Kennedy when he was elected president? Choose all answers that are correct. |He ran against a Catholic opponent.| |He was the youngest person ever elected president.| |He was the patrician son of a wealthy businessman.| |He was young and energetic, with a beautiful wife and children.| |He was raised to serve his country, to achieve, and to do his best.|

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is:

• He was the youngest person ever elected president.
• He was the patrician son of a wealthy businessman.
• He was young and energetic, with a beautiful wife and children.
• He was raised to serve his country, to achieve, and to do his best.

Explanation:

1. He ran against a Catholic opponent: Wrong. His opponent in the 1960 presidential election is Richard M. Nixon, who religious affiliation is Christian.
2. He was the youngest person ever elected president: True. He became president at 43 years 236 days old.
3. He was the patrician son of a wealthy businessman: True. His father Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. was a businessman, who made a fortune in his 20s. He was also a high-profile person in the US government.
4. He was young and energetic, with a beautiful wife and children: True. John F. Kennedy had a robust career in politics and progressed quickly. He married Jacqueline and have 2 children.
5. He was raised to serve his country, to achieve, and to do his best: True. He served in US Navy Reserve during the World War 2, built a career to serve his country, represent his citizen and sacrifice