1960s and 1970s

Front

What is the name of Lyndon B. Johnson's program designed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice?

Back

The Great Society

Front

The Great Society program ended due to U.S. involvement in which war?

Back

Vietnam War

Front

Which act expanded Social Security and health insurance to those over 65 years of age (senior citizens)?

Back

Medicare Act of 1966

Front

Which department provided Americans with availability of affordable housing?

Back

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Front

Why did the U.S. get involved in the Vietnam War?

Back

To stop the spread of communism in Asia.

Front

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years old?

Back

26th

Front

The Little Rock Nine needed protection from the __________ government because the __________ government would not enforce the law.

Back

federal, state

Front

The Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling stated that ________ in schools was unconstitutional.

Back

segregation

Front

Martin Luther King Jr. used ___________ protests.

Back

non-violent

Front

The Voting Rights Act of 1965:

Back

Enforced the 15th Amendment