A major factor in John Kennedy's victory in the election of 1960 was __________

A) Richard Nixon's lack of political experience
B) the decision by both candidates to avoid televised debates
C) Kennedy's charismatic charm and wit
D) Dwight Eisenhower's aggressive support for Kennedy


Answer: C

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A) Carter. B) Bush. C) Johnson. D) Reagan.

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When the United States entered World War I, black Americans were __________

A) united in their resistance to the conflict B) united in their support of Wilson and his war policies C) accepted by the U.S. military as an integral part of the armed forces D) divided as to whether to support the war or oppose sending black soldiers overseas

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The Report on Manufactures suggested ________

A) low tariffs on imported goods B) congressional taxes on industrial goods C) protective tariffs D) strict laissez faire E) a fluctuating tariff schedule

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The Supreme Court in the case United States v. Richard M. Nixon (1974) ruled that Nixon must

A. be held in contempt of court. B. be impeached. C. resign. D. no longer tape conversations in the Oval Office. E. turn over audio tape recordings from the Oval Office to the special prosecutor.

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