LBJ and the Great Society

Who was the new President mentioned in the text?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Barry Goldwater

What was one of the first actions Johnson took as President?

• Declaring war on another country

• Passing a civil rights bill

• Reducing military spending

• Increasing tariffs

What was the purpose of the tax cut proposed by Johnson?

• To increase government revenue

• To stimulate the economy

• To reduce inflation

• To fund military operations

What was the "War on Poverty"?

• A military campaign

• An economic initiative

• A foreign policy strategy

• A healthcare reform

What was the purpose of the Job Corps?

• To train underprivileged youths

• To provide healthcare

• To build infrastructure

• To promote tourism

Who was Johnson's opponent in the 1964 Presidential Election?

• Richard Nixon

• Barry Goldwater

• John F. Kennedy

• Hubert Humphrey

What percentage of the popular vote did Johnson win in the 1964 election?

• 51%

• 61%

• 71%

• 81%

What was Johnson's "Great Society" aimed at?

• Expanding military power

• Creating a more egalitarian society

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing federal control

What did Goldwater criticize during the 1964 election?

• The welfare state

• The military budget

• The education system

• The healthcare system

What did Johnson's "Great Society" programs aim to do?

• Increase military spending

• Open up opportunities for all Americans

• Reduce taxes for the wealthy

• Limit immigration