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What negative outcome was associated with the Great Society program for African Americans?
What negative outcome was associated with the Great Society program for African Americans?
How much funding was distributed through the Economic Opportunity Act for anti-poverty programs?
How much funding was distributed through the Economic Opportunity Act for anti-poverty programs?
What was one of the major issues in the education system highlighted by President Johnson in 1964?
What was one of the major issues in the education system highlighted by President Johnson in 1964?
What year was Medicare and Medicaid established?
What year was Medicare and Medicaid established?
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Which of the following was a claimed benefit of the Great Society, according to President Johnson?
Which of the following was a claimed benefit of the Great Society, according to President Johnson?
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Study Notes
The Great Society and its Effects
- Increased African American voting, leading to desegregation of schools
- Reductions in employment for African Americans by 34%
- Poverty-related problems still unresolved
- Office of Economic Opportunity (1965): Coordinated war on poverty
- War on Poverty initiatives: job training, and educational programs
- Economic Opportunity Act (EOA): provided welfare and job training
- Increased poverty among African Americans by 25%
- Medicare and Medicaid (1965) improved healthcare
- Estimated 19 million Americans gained healthcare coverage by 1966
Educational Reform
- High School Graduation Rate Issue: 54 million Americans did not finish high school
- School Shortage of Teachers and Buildings: Schools in poor conditions
- College Affordability: Graduates could not afford college, impacting access
Johnson's Policies
- Johnson declared 'unconditional war on poverty'
- Initiatives like work training for individuals from impoverished areas
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This quiz explores the Great Society, focusing on its impact on African American voting rights, the war on poverty, and educational reforms. It examines key initiatives such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Economic Opportunity Act, along with the challenges faced in education and employment. Test your knowledge about the effects of Johnson's policies on American society.
