Chapter 20 Section #1 (pp. 670-678) Study Guide                                                     Name                                                                     

American History

  1.  Describe the presidential election of 1960.  Who?  What?   Obstacles for Kennedy?  Major Events?









     

  2. Why was Kennedy's presidency referred to as the "Camelot Years?:"  Give examples.



     

  3. How did JFK deal with the nation's nuclear strategy upon taking over the presidency?





     

  4. JFK had to deal with 3 major crisis following his ascension to the presidency.  Identify each of them and describe how he dealt with them.

  1. How did the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. attempt to ease tensions between their two countries?