LBJ Great Society Domestic Policy

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to LBJ's Great Society and civil rights initiatives.

LBJ

Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, known for his Great Society programs.

Great Society

A set of domestic programs launched by LBJ aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

Johnson Treatment

A political strategy used by LBJ involving personal persuasion and aggressive negotiation tactics.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that banned segregation in public places and prohibited employment discrimination.

Twenty Fourth Amendment

Constitutional amendment that prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections.

War on Poverty

An initiative by LBJ aimed at reducing poverty in the United States by providing social services and economic opportunities.

Medicare

A federal program that provides health coverage to people aged 65 and older.

Medicaid

A health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Legislation providing federal funding to public schools, marking the first federal aid for education.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation that outlawed literacy tests and aimed to eliminate barriers preventing African Americans from voting.

Affirmative Action

Policies designed to improve opportunities for historically marginalized groups in employment and education.

Malcolm X

A prominent African American leader who advocated for black independence and separation in the 1960s.

Nation of Islam

A religious and political movement advocating for black empowerment and separatism.

Kerner Commission

A group established to investigate the causes of civil unrest and racial riots in the 1960s.

Mountaintop Speech

A speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reflecting his acceptance of his potential assassination and vision for the future.

Black Power Movement

A movement that called for racial dignity, economic and political self-sufficiency, and freedom for Black people.

Immigration Act of 1965

Legislation that abolished the quota system for immigration based on national origin.

Head Start program

A program designed to promote school readiness for young children from low-income families.

SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)

A civil rights organization formed to promote and coordinate nonviolent protests and demonstrations.