Johnson's Great Society

Question 1

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 2

President Johnson began his presidency under difficult circumstances because he

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took office after his predecessor was assassinated.

Question 3

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

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the cost of government spending

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 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

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

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a fitting memorial to President Kennedy.

Question 8

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 9

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

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rose.

Question 10

President Lyndon B. Johnson

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won the 1964 election by a wide margin.

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