Johnson’s Great Society example #26495

12 February 2023
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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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Which part of Johnson's Great Society programs remains controversial today?
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the cost of government spending
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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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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 did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?
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It doubled in size.
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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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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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The Economic Opportunity Act was created to address
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poverty
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President Lyndon B. Johnson
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won the 1964 election by a wide margin
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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.