Question

President Kennedy most contributed to the civil rights movement by
appointing African Americans to government positions.
granting scholarships to African American students.
enrolling African Americans in the space program.
including African American leaders in the Peace Corps.

Answer 1

appointing African Americans to government positions.

Kennedy named African Americans to federal posts and judicial positions (for example, Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Court of Appeals) and increased Black representation in his administration, which was a significant contribution to civil rights.