United States History And Geography B: Johnson's Great Society

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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 statement best describes President Lyndon Johnson?
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Johnson helped the country transition after Kennedy's death by honoring his predecessor's policies.
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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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NOT Job Creation
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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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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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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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Since the 1960s, the Medicare and Medicaid programs have successfully
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increased the number of people who have health insurance.
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What problem was the Medicare program created to solve?
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the lack of health care for older people