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    This document provides instructions for a webquest comparing the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Students are directed to various websites to find information on each president such as their background, accomplishments in office, challenges they faced, and important quotes. The webquest aims to have students analyze both presidents' handling of 1960s issues like civil rights, the Cold War, and Vietnam War, and determine which one was more successful and had a more positive long-lasting impact.

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    JFK and LBJ Webquest

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    The Presidencies of

    John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson


    Webquest
    Name _________________

    Go to http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/ and click on each president to find the following


    information:
    John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson
    ___th President of the United States ___th President of the United States
    Born: Born:
    Died: Died:
    Religion: Religion:
    Political Party: Political Party:
    Occupation: Occupation:
    Other government Positions: Other government Positions:

    Go to http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres56.html and read President Kennedy’s Inaugural


    Address and answer the questions. Then click next, read President Johnson’s Inaugural
    address and answer the questions.
    John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson
    In section 1, JFK refers to today as a In section 1, where does LBJ say the fate
    __________________________________ of the nation and future lay?
    In section 2, what powers does he say rests
    in the hands of mortals? What 3 issues does LBJ address in
    sections 7-11?
    In which sections, does JFK talk about the
    Cold War and foreign policy?
    What are the 3 parts of LBJ’s American
    In whose hands does JFK say “rests the Covenant?
    final success or failure of our course.”?

    Who does JFK say are the “common What does LBJ say is the reason why
    enemies of man”? America will achieve victory, no matter
    what?
    What does JFK ask of Americans?

    “The 1960s were a very turbulent period. America needed leaders who could react to enormous public
    pressure and meet the challenges of a nation moving towards a new modern era. Presidents Kennedy
    and Johnson had to deal with civil right issues, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the social upheaval
    of the turbulent sixties. Kennedy has a wonderful reputation, but was he really a better president?”

    Go to http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_104_Notes.htm and answer the


    following questions. You will need to click on the “for more information, click here” to
    get the necessary details
    The Presidencies of
    John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
    Webquest
    Name _________________
    A. What types of issues did both Kennedy and Johnson have to deal with in the sixties?

    1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson


    What were the significant What were the significant accomplishments of the
    accomplishments of the Kennedy Johnson administration?? List and describe. Include
    administration? List and describe. the Great Society.
    http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_104_LBJ.htm
    The Presidencies of
    John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
    Webquest
    Name _________________
    What were the significant setbacks What was the significant setback of the Johnson
    of the Kennedy administration? List administration? List and describe.
    and describe.

    http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_104_GreatQuotes.htm

    Using the above link, search for quotes from both presidents and then choose the 3 you believe
    best represent the essence of him as President of the United States. (What he believed, what he
    valued, etc?)

    John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson


    1. 1.

    2. 2.

    3. 3.
    The Presidencies of
    John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
    Webquest
    Name _________________

    Answer the questions below.

    1. Why do you suppose that most Americans viewed JFK more favorably than LBJ during
    their presidencies?

    2. Why did they consider JFK’s administration a success and LBJ’s a failure?

    3. Which one do you believe has the biggest impact on the United States? Explain

    4. Which one do you believe had the most positive, long-lasting impact on the United
    States? Explain

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