PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
THE STUDENT MOVEMENT OF THE 1960S
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Question
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How did John F. Kennedy gain support from the African American community in the election of 1960?
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He opposed Richard Nixon’s economic policies.
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He appeared supportive of the civil rights movement.
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He visited Atlanta, Georgia, during a civil rights protest.
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He supported the Cold War fight against communism.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Kennedys’ personal intervention led to a public endorsement by Martin Luther King Sr., the influential father of the civil rights leader. The publicizing of this endorsement, combined with other campaign efforts, contributed to increased support among Black voters for Kennedy.
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