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Johnson’s Great Society example #40191

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Under President Johnson's leadership, Congress helped young children living in poverty by
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establishing the Head Start program
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How many Americans were living in poverty when President Johnson took office?
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about 25 percent
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During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of
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poverty and a lack of health insurance.
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President Johnson began his presidency under difficult circumstances because he
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took office after his predecessor was assassinated.
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Which statement best summarizes the result of the Great Society programs?
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Some programs succeeded, but others failed to achieve results.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson
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won the 1964 election by a wide margin.
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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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Which part of Johnson's Great Society programs remains controversial today?
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the cost of government spending
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Following the implementation of several Great Society programs, high school graduation rates
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rose.
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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.
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How did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?
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it doubled in size.