EOC Spot Check Great Society

Each of these people or terms are related to the domestic policies and accomplishments of the Johnson and Nixon administrations. Match each term with the correct item. Not all choices will be used.

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• This 1964 program of President Johnson's "Great Society" was designed to help impoverished Americans and expanded the government's role in social welfare programs.

• Medicaid

• This is a Federal Agency begun in 1970 by President Nixon to protect human health and the air, water and land.

• War on Poverty

• This act ended segregation in schools, at the workplace, and in facilities that served the general public.

• Environmental Protection Agency

• This was a congressional action that outlawed voters being subjected to a literacy test and created federal registration for voters.

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• This is a health program sponsored by the United States Government that provides services to individuals and families with low incomes; it was part of Johnson's Great Society program.

Which of these describes the main goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" program?

• stopping the spread of communism in southeast Asia

• the elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America

• to prevent immigrants from facing discriminatory housing and hiring practices

• the expansion of America's space and missile program to defend the nation against the Soviet Union

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The elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America: This option is the correct answer. The main goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" program was indeed to address poverty and racial injustice in America. The program aimed to provide aid to the poor, improve access to healthcare and education, and advance civil rights legislation to combat racial discrimination and inequality.

Stopping the spread of communism in southeast Asia: While the Cold War context influenced many aspects of Johnson's presidency, the primary focus of the "Great Society" program was domestic reform rather than foreign policy.

To prevent immigrants from facing discriminatory housing and hiring practices: While addressing discrimination was part of the broader civil rights agenda, the main goal of the "Great Society" program was broader and encompassed addressing poverty and racial injustice for all Americans, not just immigrants.

The expansion of America's space and missile program to defend the nation against the Soviet Union: While Johnson's presidency occurred during the Cold War, the "Great Society" program primarily focused on domestic issues rather than defense or space exploration.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is The elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America.

In this political cartoon, President Lyndon Baines Johnson is addressing the portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Which statement BEST describes the artist made this comparison?

• Both inherited economic depressions from their predecessors.

• Both were presidents during a widely unpopular war.

• Both were elected to at least two terms in office.

• Both initiated large-scale social programs.

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Both initiated large-scale social programs: This statement best describes the comparison made in the political cartoon. President Lyndon B. Johnson is depicted asking for approval from the portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his own social programs, symbolized by the sign he holds. Both presidents are associated with initiating significant social programs during their respective administrations aimed at addressing societal challenges.

Both inherited economic depressions from their predecessors: While both presidents faced economic challenges during their time in office, the cartoon specifically focuses on social programs rather than economic conditions.

Both were presidents during a widely unpopular war: While both presidents served during wartime, the cartoon does not directly address their involvement in wars, but rather their social policies.

Both were elected to at least two terms in office: While both presidents served multiple terms, the focus of the cartoon is on their social policies rather than their tenure in office.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is Both initiated large-scale social programs.

Which of these is an accomplishment that LBJ- in the foreground- could boast as a comparison to that of FDR?

• Medicare

• Social Security

• "New Frontier" programs

• Brown v. Board of Education

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Medicare: This option is the correct answer. President Lyndon B. Johnson's achievement of enacting Medicare as part of his Great Society programs is comparable to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's establishment of Social Security. Both programs represented significant expansions of the federal government's role in providing social welfare and security to American citizens.

Social Security: While Social Security was indeed a landmark achievement of President Roosevelt, the focus of the comparison in the cartoon is on President Johnson's accomplishments.

"New Frontier" programs: The "New Frontier" programs were initiatives proposed by President John F. Kennedy, not President Roosevelt or President Johnson.

Brown v. Board of Education: Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court decision that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. While it was a significant achievement in the realm of civil rights, it is not directly comparable to the social welfare programs highlighted in the cartoon.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is Medicare.

This picture shows Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act in 1964. This law was especially important for Johnson to support because he came from which part of the country?

• Midwest

• Northwest

• The South

• The East Coast

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This picture shows Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act in 1964. This law was especially important for Johnson to support because he came from which part of the country?

The South: This option is the correct answer. Lyndon B. Johnson, born and raised in Texas, was a Southern Democrat. His support for the Civil Rights Act was significant because it marked a departure from the traditional Democratic Party stance on civil rights issues in the South. Johnson's leadership in advocating for and signing the Civil Rights Act was instrumental in advancing civil rights legislation during the 1960s.

Midwest: Lyndon B. Johnson did not come from the Midwest; he was born and raised in Texas, which is part of the Southern region of the United States.

Northwest: Lyndon B. Johnson did not come from the Northwest; he was born and raised in Texas, which is located in the Southern region of the United States.

The East Coast: Lyndon B. Johnson did not come from the East Coast; he was born and raised in Texas, which is located in the Southern region of the United States.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is The South.

Which de facto practice contributed to the socioeconomic divide between segregated neighborhoods?

• redlining

• assimilation

• gentrification

• affirmative action

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Which de facto practice contributed to the socioeconomic divide between segregated neighborhoods?

redlining: This option is the correct answer. Redlining was a discriminatory practice whereby banks and lending institutions refused to offer mortgages or loans to people in certain neighborhoods, typically those with high proportions of minority residents. This practice effectively segregated communities along racial lines and contributed to the socioeconomic disparities between segregated neighborhoods.

assimilation: Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture or customs of another group. While assimilation has played a role in societal dynamics, it is not directly related to the socioeconomic divide between segregated neighborhoods.

gentrification: Gentrification refers to the process of wealthier individuals or groups moving into a neighborhood, often resulting in increased property values and changes to the social and cultural character of the area. While gentrification can contribute to changes in socioeconomic dynamics, it is not typically associated with the initial creation of segregated neighborhoods.

affirmative action: Affirmative action refers to policies aimed at promoting the inclusion of historically marginalized groups in education, employment, and other areas. While affirmative action is designed to address inequalities, it is not directly related to the creation or perpetuation of segregated neighborhoods.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is redlining.

Which TWO ways does the Voting Rights Act of 1965 expand democracy in the United States?

• by banning the use of literacy tests in order to register voters and by preventing some states from changing voting practices without Federal permission

• by not by allowing certain states prevent school attendance based on race and by prohibiting the government form denying the right to vote based on race

• by prohibiting the government of the United States from denying a citizen the right to vote and banning literacy tests

• by ending segregation in society and by allowing people of all races the right to vote

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by banning the use of literacy tests in order to register voters and by preventing some states from changing voting practices without Federal permission: This option correctly identifies two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act prohibited the use of literacy tests and other discriminatory practices that had been used to disenfranchise minority voters. Additionally, it established federal oversight of voting practices in states with a history of voter suppression, preventing them from making changes to their voting laws without approval from the federal government.

by not by allowing certain states prevent school attendance based on race and by prohibiting the government form denying the right to vote based on race: This option incorrectly describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965. While the act did address racial discrimination in voting rights, it did not pertain to school attendance or other aspects of segregation. Additionally, it did not prohibit the government from denying the right to vote based on race; rather, it specifically targeted discriminatory voting practices.

by prohibiting the government of the United States from denying a citizen the right to vote and banning literacy tests: This option correctly identifies two aspects of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, it oversimplifies the scope of the act. While it did ban literacy tests, its primary focus was on addressing discriminatory voting practices, particularly those aimed at disenfranchising African American voters in the South.

by ending segregation in society and by allowing people of all races the right to vote: This option incorrectly describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965. While the act aimed to expand voting rights and address racial discrimination in voting, it did not directly address segregation in society as a whole.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is by banning the use of literacy tests in order to register voters and by preventing some states from changing voting practices without Federal permission.