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Johnson's Great Society

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The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 included programs that focused on job training, education, and
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housing.
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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 statement best describes the Great Society programs?
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Many of them are still in effect today.
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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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How many Americans were living in poverty when President Johnson took office?
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about 25 percent
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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 part of Johnson's Great Society programs remains controversial today?
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the cost of government spending
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President Lyndon B. Johnson
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won the 1964 election by a wide margin.
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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 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.