Asked by Olivia Niemi on Jun 23, 2024
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In the 1960 presidential election, John Kennedy ___________________.
A) lost all of the Southern states
B) was hurt in some states because of his Roman Catholic faith
C) gained votes because of his honesty about his health problems
D) lost a substantial number of votes because of his call for a reduction in the size of America's nuclear arsenal
Roman Catholic
Relating to the Christian denomination that is centered around the Pope in the Vatican and is characterized by its liturgical traditions and teachings.
- Evaluate the effects of U.S. electoral politics and public opinion on the decisions and policies of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
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MH
Muhammad HamzaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
John Kennedy was hurt in some states because of his Roman Catholic faith. Many Americans were uneasy about the prospect of a Catholic president due to prejudices and fears about Catholicism.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the effects of U.S. electoral politics and public opinion on the decisions and policies of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.