History- Johnson's Great Society - Flashcards

Johnson helped the country transition after Kennedy\'s death by honoring his predecessor\'s policies.

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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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Which event occurred in 1963 and caused the country to experience a major transition?

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the assassination of President Kennedy

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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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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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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 Economic Opportunity Act was created to address

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poverty.

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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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History- Johnson’s Great Society – Flashcards