Question

Describe the resistance Kennedy faced when attempting to promote his New Frontier program. (Include at least 2 specific programs and the issues he faced)
How did Kennedy respond to the construction of the Berlin Wall?



Define “flexible response”, and describe how Kennedy utilized this plan to combat the Cold War. Include problems with this strategy.



What fallout occurred as a result of the Bay of Pigs incident ?



Describe 3 major Civil Rights events that occurred under Kennedy’s presidency.



What legislative 3 programs was Johnson able to pass quickly through Congress? Be sure to describe each of the programs.


Describe the controversy that exists over the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. How did Johnson use these events to justify involvement in the Vietnam War?

Answer 1

Answer:

How did Kennedy respond to the construction of the Berlin Wall?

Explanation:

After hearing about the construction of a wall by the East Germans, Kennedy responded with "a hell of a lot better than a war." Kennedy was supportive of the plight of the Berliners. He believed the situation in Berlin would not lead to a military confrontation with the Soviets, however public pressure forced Kennedy to protest the building of the Wall. To show US resolve, Kennedy sent General Lucius Clay, head of the US military government after the war, to Berlin.