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Kennedy and the Cold War — Unit test

Question 13 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

Why did the US government create the Warren Commission?

Answer
A
because they wanted to prevent future presidential assassinations
B
because Jack Ruby refused to explain why he killed Oswald
C
because the public questioned the details of Kennedy’s assassination
D
because Lee Harvey Oswald’s explanations were not believable

Explanation

The Warren Commission was created to investigate President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and provide an official account of what happened. The public had questions and doubts about the details, so the commission examined the evidence and circumstances. Its purpose was not specifically to prevent future assassinations or to investigate Oswald’s explanations.

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