Why did Americans who watched the televised 1960 presidential ...

[james0929]

Question 1

What was the primary reason why the United States desired annexation of Hawaii?
 
  A) U.S. ships heading to the Philippines needed access to a naval base for refueling.
  B) Queen Liliuokalani wanted to reduce American influence in Hawaii.
  C) Hawaiians were in need of missionary services in order to convert to Christianity.
  D) The Hawaiian Patriotic League wanted closer ties to the United States.

Question 2

The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act led to the dissolution of the __________.
 
  A) Republican Party
  B) Democratic Party
  C) Whig Party
  D) Know-Nothings

Question 3

What was one major reason as shown in this photograph that rock-and-roll singer Elvis Presley contributed to the growing generation gap between parents and their teenaged children during the 1950s?
 
  A) His clean-cut image was acceptable to parents but rejected by their adolescent children.
  B) His suggestive moves enraged parents while gaining adoring teenaged fans.
  C) Parents enjoyed his catchy lyrics and music while young people thought they sounded too
  black.
  D) Parents saw his success as a triumph for consumer tastes while their children saw it as the
  downfall of American civilization.

Question 4

How did the Great Awakening affect women in the colonies?
 
  A) Colonial women gained opportunities to become ordained ministers.
  B) Colonial women were able to establish their own congregations.
  C) Colonial women were empowered to lead religious revivals.
  D) Colonial women gained a forum to testify publicly about their spiritual lives.

Question 5

Which tenet associated with the Young America movement is depicted in Emanuel Leutze's painting Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way?
 
  A) Settlers considered Indians valuable allies in a collaborative relationship.
  B) Westward expansion was possible only through the extension of slavery.
  C) The inclusion of babies and children indicate that the future would benefit from the land's
  bounty.
  D) Women had equal roles to men in the Western territories.

Question 6

Why did Americans who watched the televised 1960 presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy believe Kennedy won while those who listened to it on radio felt that Nixon had won?
 
  A) Kennedy appeared more comfortable and attractive on television.
  B) Kennedy spoke more eloquently than Nixon.
  C) Kennedy had a large fan base in the television audience.
  D) Kennedy appeared sickly and gained the audience's sympathy.

[Toya9913]

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

B

Answer 4

D

Answer 5

C

Answer 6

A

[james0929]

Great answer, keep it coming

[DylanD1323]

Gracias!