Johnson's Great Society Answers

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

establishing the Head Start program.

starting the space race.

creating the Medicare program.

increasing Social Security benefits.

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

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

Kennedy was concerned with equality, while Johnson supported space exploration.

Kennedy supported space exploration, while Johnson was concerned with equality.

Both men opposed space exploration because it took needed resources from fighting poverty.

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