Great Society and Immigration Policies

The lecture discusses the Great Society programs during the Johnson administration, focusing on politics, power, migration, and settlement. It highlights poverty and social issues in post-war America, the role of liberalism, and the government's efforts to address these issues through various programs. The 1965 Immigration Act's impact on immigration patterns and illegal immigration is also covered.

What was the primary focus of the Great Society programs during the Johnson administration?

• Space exploration

• Military expansion

• Addressing poverty and social issues

• Reducing taxes

Which book highlighted the growing income disparity in the United States during the post-war era?

• Silent Spring

• Unsafe at Any Speed

• The Affluent Society

• The Other America

What inspired Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty?

• His experience in the military

• His teaching experience in Texas

• His time as Vice President

• His travels abroad

Who was Lyndon Johnson's opponent in the 1964 presidential election?

• Richard Nixon

• Barry Goldwater

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

Which program was NOT part of the Great Society initiatives?

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• Social Security

• Food Stamps

What was a significant outcome of the 1965 Immigration Act?

• Decreased immigration from Europe

• A rise in illegal immigration

• Abolishment of all immigration quotas

• Increased military enlistment

How did the 1965 Immigration Act change the previous immigration system?

• It increased quotas for European countries

• It introduced a universal cap for all countries

• It removed quotas for Western Hemisphere countries

• It prioritized skilled workers over family reunification

What was one of the economic impacts of increased immigration after 1965?

• Increased labor force

• Decreased labor force

• Higher unemployment rates

• Lower wages for all workers

What term was used to describe seasonal migrants from Latin America before 1965?

• Guest laborers

• Seasonal settlers

• Temporary workers

• Birds of passage

What was a key theme of the Great Society programs?

• Military dominance

• Technological advancement

• Economic growth

• Social equality