The Great Society Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Great Society, a series of programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. It covers key legislation such as the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Immigration Act, as well as initiatives in education, healthcare, and cultural support. The video also discusses the impact and criticisms of these programs, highlighting debates over federal government expansion and dependency.

What was one of the main reasons JFK chose Lyndon B. Johnson as his vice president?

• To bring Texas into the Democratic electoral map

• To gain support from the northern states

• To strengthen foreign policy experience

• To appeal to younger voters

Which act, passed in 1964, was a significant part of the civil rights movement?

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Immigration Act

• The Civil Rights Act

Which act abolished the National Origins Act and focused on skill-based immigration?

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Immigration Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

What was the primary goal of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964?

• To reduce immigration

• To provide job training and education

• To increase military spending

• To promote international trade

What was the main focus of the Job Corps program?

• To provide housing for the elderly

• To market young people for jobs

• To increase military recruitment

• To promote agricultural development

Which program was designed to provide health insurance to the elderly?

• Head Start

• Medicare

• Social Security

• Medicaid

What was the purpose of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?

• To promote homeschooling

• To establish new universities

• To provide federal money to public schools

• To fund private schools

Which act aimed to improve consumer protection during the Great Society era?

• The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Immigration Act

What was a key criticism of the Great Society programs?

• They reduced federal government power

• They ignored environmental issues

• They created dependency and bureaucracy

• They were too focused on foreign policy

Which cultural initiative was part of the Great Society programs?

• The Social Security Act

• The National Endowment for the Arts

• The Peace Corps

• The Voting Rights Act