Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society

Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society

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History, Social Studies, Education

9th - 12th Grade

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The Great Society was a set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, aiming to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. It led to significant legislation, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Civil Rights Act. The programs addressed education, healthcare, and civil rights, with lasting impacts like the Voting Rights Act and public broadcasting. Despite challenges, such as funding diverted to the Vietnam War, the Great Society's legacy endures in many areas of American life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society plan?

To expand the U.S. military

To create a society with equal opportunities for all

To increase the number of states in the U.S.

To reduce taxes for the wealthy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following programs was NOT part of LBJ's legislative achievements?

National Endowment for the Arts

Medicare

Medicaid

Social Security

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?

To support only higher education

To fund private schools

To provide major funding for American public schools

To eliminate public schooling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act banned illiteracy tests and other discriminatory practices at the polls?

Education Act

Voting Rights Act

Civil Rights Act

Transportation Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which media outlets were part of LBJ's plan for a great society?

NBC and CBS

BBC and Al Jazeera

PBS and National Public Radio

CNN and Fox News

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the War on Poverty?

To reduce taxes for the wealthy

To increase military spending

To double spending on programs to help the poor

To eliminate all welfare programs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much did the percentage of Americans below the poverty line drop due to the War on Poverty?

From 20% to 18%

From 20% to 15%

From 20% to 12%

From 20% to 10%

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