Johnson’s great society

• Who was the President that initiated the Great Society programs?

  Lyndon Johnson
• What was the primary goal of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society?

  To eliminate poverty and racial injustice
• In what year did Lyndon Johnson win the election that helped him implement the Great Society?

  1964
• How did Lyndon Johnson's experience in politics compare to John F. Kennedy's?

  Johnson was more experienced in politics than Kennedy
• What are the key components of the Great Society's successes?

  • Civil Rights legislation
  • War on Poverty initiatives
  • Education reforms
  • Job creation programs
• What significant civil rights legislation was passed in 1964?

  The Civil Rights Act
• What was one of the main focuses of the War on Poverty?

  To provide job training and employment opportunities
• What was the wage increase mentioned in the context of the Great Society programs?

  From $1.25 to $1.60
• What was the purpose of the Open Housing Act?

  To prevent discrimination in housing
• How did Johnson's presidency end in relation to the Vietnam War?

  He decided not to run for re-election due to the controversy over the Vietnam War
• What were some failures of the Great Society programs?

  • Civil rights issues persisted
  • Economic challenges, including rising unemployment
  • Public discontent over the Vietnam War
• What major civil rights event occurred in 1964 and 1965?

  The Voting Rights Act was passed
• What was the impact of the Vietnam War on Johnson's Great Society initiatives?

  It diverted attention and resources away from domestic programs
• What was one of the main criticisms of the Great Society by 1968?

  That it did not effectively reduce poverty
• How did the public's perception of Johnson change by the end of his presidency?

  Public support declined due to the Vietnam War and economic issues