Ch.24 L.3

What was President Johnson's vision of the more perfect and equitable society the United States could and should become called?

• the Fair Deal

• the Great Society

• the New Deal

• the New Frontier

Which group offered work-study programs to help underprivileged young men and women earn a high school diploma or college degree?

• Job Corps

• Neighborhood youth Corps

• Peace Corps

• Upward Bound Corps

At Johnson's urging, what agency did Congress set up in 1964 to coordinate programs aimed at improving life for inner city residents?

• Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Medicare

• Office of Economic Opportunity

• Project Head Start

Which Great Society program was a comprehensive health insurance program for all senior citizens?

• Medicare

• Model Cities

• VISTA

• Upward Bound

Johnson's goals for a better America were supported by

• the failure of business to create enough jobs

• the hardships caused by the slumping economy

• the prosperity resulting from the strong economy

• the success of unions in organizing workers