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John F Kennedy and the 'New Frontier', 1960–1963
prosperity, inequality and Superpower status, 1945–1963: John F Kennedy and the 'New Frontier', 1960–1963
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John F Kennedy and the 'New Frontier', 1960–19634 objectives
- The presidential election of 1960 and reasons for Kennedy’s victory; the policies and personalities of the Kennedy administration; the ideas behind the ‘New Frontier’.
- Challenges to American power: the legacy of crises over Berlin and relations with Khrushchev; the challenge of Castro’s Cuba; deepening involvement in Vietnam.
- African-Americans in North and South: the rise of the Civil Rights Movement; the opponents of Civil Rights, including within the Democratic Party; Kennedy’s policies in response to the pressures for change.
- The United States by 1963: its position as a world power; economic prosperity; the growing pressures for social change from women and youth.
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New FrontierTelevised DebatesContainmentFlexible ResponseSegregationCivil Rights ActCivil Rights MovementSpace Race
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- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Kennedy's policies or the 'New Frontier', always back up your points with specific examples and evidence.
- Use specific examples: When answering questions, always support your arguments with specific examples from Kennedy's policies or events.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing Kennedy's achievements: It's important to evaluate both the successes and failures of Kennedy's policies, considering the political context and opposition he encountered.
- Overgeneralizing Kennedy's policies: Ensure to discuss both domestic and foreign policies when analyzing Kennedy's presidency.
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