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When did the Economic Opportunity Act become law?
August 20, 1964
What was authorized by the Economic Opportunity Act as part of the War on Poverty?
Formation of local community action agencies
What was the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act?
To eliminate poverty
What area did the act seek to expand?
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What did the Economic Opportunity Act aim to increase for the poor and unemployed?
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What needs did the Economic Opportunity Act tend to for the elderly?
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How many major programs did the Economic Opportunity Act include to promote health, education, and welfare?
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What was the main focus of the Economic Opportunity Act?
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Who was in office when Congress adopted the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964?
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Study Notes
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- Became law on August 20, 1964, aimed at addressing poverty in America.
- Authorized formation of local community action agencies as part of the War on Poverty initiative.
- Main purpose was to eliminate poverty across the United States.
- Sought to expand educational opportunities for individuals in low-income communities.
- Aimed to increase the safety net for the poor and unemployed through various welfare programs.
- Focused on addressing health and financial needs of the elderly population.
- Included 11 major programs designed to promote health, education, and general welfare of low-income individuals.
- Shifted national attention and federal agencies' focus towards poverty and emphasized coordinated, multidimensional approaches for reduction and elimination.
- Adopted by Congress during Lyndon Johnson's presidency as a key component of the Great Society initiative.
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