Johnson's Great Society

Question 1

The Economic Opportunity Act was created to address

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poverty.

Question 2

How did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?

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It doubled in size.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

President Johnson began his presidency under difficult circumstances because he

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took office after his predecessor was assassinated.

Question 7

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

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housing.

Question 8

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

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establishing the Head Start program.

Question 9

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 10

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

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rose.

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