Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society

The Great Society was a set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, aiming to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. It led to significant legislation, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Civil Rights Act. The programs addressed education, healthcare, and civil rights, with lasting impacts like the Voting Rights Act and public broadcasting. Despite challenges, such as funding diverted to the Vietnam War, the Great Society's legacy endures in many areas of American life.

What was the primary goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society plan?

• To expand the U.S. military

• To create a society with equal opportunities for all

• To increase the number of states in the U.S.

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

Which of the following programs was NOT part of LBJ's legislative achievements?

• National Endowment for the Arts

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• Social Security

What was the purpose of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?

• To support only higher education

• To fund private schools

• To provide major funding for American public schools

• To eliminate public schooling

Which act banned illiteracy tests and other discriminatory practices at the polls?

• Education Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Transportation Act

Which media outlets were part of LBJ's plan for a great society?

• NBC and CBS

• BBC and Al Jazeera

• PBS and National Public Radio

• CNN and Fox News

What was the main focus of the War on Poverty?

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To increase military spending

• To double spending on programs to help the poor

• To eliminate all welfare programs

By how much did the percentage of Americans below the poverty line drop due to the War on Poverty?

• From 20% to 18%

• From 20% to 15%

• From 20% to 12%

• From 20% to 10%

What was one of the reasons some of LBJ's programs did not last?

• They were not approved by Congress

• Lack of public support

• The Vietnam War diverted necessary funding

• They were too expensive to implement

Which president's policies are still debated today in terms of their impact on poverty and social welfare?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

What is a key characteristic of a 'great society' according to the transcript?

• A society with limited civil liberties

• A society with a strong military

• A society where no child goes unfed or unschooled

• A society with high taxes