President Johnson's Programs and Movements

The Equal Pay Act, Title IX, and NOW were part of a movement to gain equal rights for which of the following groups?

• Women

• American Indians

• African Americans

• Children

The Food Stamp Act, the Volunteers in Service to America program, and Head Start were created under President Johnson. All of these are examples of —

• Medicare

• the Job Corps

• the war on poverty

• Medicaid

Which of the following best describes why the EPA was formed?

• The federal government hoped to open more national parks.

• International pressure grew when oil was spilled in the Pacific Ocean.

• Pollution and oil spills created worry that humans were hurting the environment.

• Fishing and hunting put wildlife at risk of extinction.

Which of the following is an example of affirmative action?

• A person cannot lose their job due to illness.

• A company chooses to hire only women.

• A business tries to hire more minorities than in the past.

• An employer is protected against discrimination lawsuits.

Which of the following statements best describes the Great Society?

• A group that is distinct from the largest group in society

• A plan under President Johnson to use government to help people

• A way to make up for past discrimination against African Americans

• An initiative to get Congress to pass the Equal Pay Act