Exploring The Great Society in APUSH

What were the two main themes discussed in the Great Society lecture?

• Healthcare and Consumer Safety

• Education and Environmental Concerns

• Economics and Education

• Politics and Power, Migration and Settlement

Which book by John Kenneth Galbraith influenced the Great Society's focus on economic disparity?

• Silent Spring

• Unsafe at Any Speed

• The Affluent Society

• The Other America

What was a major criticism of the U.S. government's approach to poverty before the Great Society?

• Lack of military spending

• Neglect of environmental issues

• Inadequate response to poverty

• Excessive focus on immigration

What was the primary focus of Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring'?

• Income disparity

• Consumer product safety

• Educational reforms

• Environmental impact of pesticides

How did Lyndon B. Johnson's personal experiences influence his policy priorities?

• His military service

• His research in healthcare

• His background in education

• His work in the automotive industry

What was a key goal of the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

• To end racial discrimination

• To promote consumer safety

• To increase military funding

• To enhance environmental protection

Which program was introduced to provide healthcare to those over 65?

• Affordable Care Act

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Social Security

Which act was primarily focused on consumer safety in the automotive industry?

• Automotive Industry Regulation Act

• Highway Safety Act

• National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act

• Consumer Protection Act

What was a significant change in U.S. immigration policy in 1965?

• Decrease in immigration quotas

• Removal of the National Origins Act

• Introduction of literacy tests

• All countries received equal immigration caps

What unintended consequence did the Immigration Act of 1965 have?

• Improved economic conditions for immigrants

• Lowered overall immigration numbers

• Increased illegal immigration

• Decreased diversity in immigration