Johnson's Great Society

Question 1

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

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a fitting memorial to President Kennedy.

Question 2

How did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?

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It doubled in size.

Question 3

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 4

Which statement best summarizes the result of the Great Society programs?

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Some programs succeeded, but others failed to achieve results.

Question 5

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 6

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

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housing.

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 was created to address

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poverty.

Question 9

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

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the Fair Housing Act of 1968

Question 10

Following the implementation of several Great Society programs, high school graduation rates

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rose.

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