Johnson's Great Society — Quiz

Question 1

How did the goals of President Kennedy and President Johnson compare?

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Both men supported laws and programs that were designed to bring about a more equal society.

Question 2

President Lyndon B. Johnson

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won the 1964 election by a wide margin.

Question 3

What is the main reason so many Great Society programs became law during the Johnson presidency?

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The Democrats had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed.

Question 4

During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of

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poverty and a lack of health insurance.

Question 5

Under President Johnson’s leadership, Congress helped young children living in poverty by

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establishing the Head Start program.

Question 6

What percentage of people in the United States were living in poverty when President Johnson took office?

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about 25 percent

Question 7

During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of

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poverty and a lack of health insurance.

Question 8

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 included programs that focused on job training, education, and

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health care.

Johnson's Great Society — Quiz Answers