History- Johnson’s Great Society – Flashcards
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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.
