Johnson's Great Society

Question 1

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

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establishing the Head Start program.

Question 2

Which part of Johnson’s Great Society programs remains controversial today?

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the cost of government spending

Question 3

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

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poverty and a lack of health insurance.

Question 4

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 5

The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at

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improving housing and living conditions in cities.

Question 6

The Economic Opportunity Act was created to address

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poverty.

Question 7

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 8

Which act prohibited discrimination in the selling or renting of homes?

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the Fair Housing Act of 1968

Question 9

The creation of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Public Broadcasting System was related to the broader goal of

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public education.

Question 10

According to President Johnson, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was

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a fitting memorial to President Kennedy.

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