US.83: President Johnson's War on Poverty and Great Society

What was the primary purpose of Medicare when it was signed into law in 1965?

• To provide free healthcare for all Americans

• To offer health insurance to Americans aged 65 and older

• To replace private health insurance companies

• To fund medical research exclusively

How did Medicare contribute to reducing poverty among the elderly?

• By providing free housing

• By covering medical expenses

• By offering employment opportunities

• By reducing taxes for seniors

What was a criticism of urban renewal programs under the Great Society?

• They were too expensive to implement

• They displaced low-income residents

• They failed to improve infrastructure

• They only focused on rural areas

What was one of the goals of urban renewal programs?

• To increase rural population

• To revitalize blighted urban areas

• To reduce taxes for urban businesses

• To eliminate public transportation

What was the primary aim of the War on Poverty launched in 1964?

• To increase military spending

• To address the root causes of poverty and inequality

• To promote technological advancements

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

Which of the following programs was included in the War on Poverty initiatives?

• NASA Space Program

• Head Start

• Interstate Highway System

• Environmental Protection Agency

What was one of the criticisms of the War on Poverty?

• It increased poverty rates

• It created dependency on government assistance programs

• It focused too much on urban development

• It reduced access to healthcare

How did President Johnson's Great Society programs impact American society?

• By reducing access to education

• By expanding access to healthcare

• By increasing unemployment rates

• By decreasing urban development