American History Lecture on LBJ and the Great Society

A collection of vocabulary flashcards relevant to the themes and concepts discussed in the lecture on American history, focusing on LBJ's presidency and his Great Society initiatives.

Catch and Release

A fishing practice where fish are caught and then returned to the water.

Dolly Varden

A species of fish found in the North Pacific known for its attractive coloration.

Grizzly Bear

A large bear species, often found in North America, typically in inland areas.

Civil Rights Movement

A movement aimed at ending racial discrimination and segregation in the United States.

The Great Society

A set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.

Job Corps

A program that provides education and vocational training to young people.

Peace Corps

A service organization founded by John F. Kennedy that sends American volunteers to work in developing countries.

Food Stamps (SNAP)

A federally assisted program that provides financial assistance for purchasing food.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

A federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination.

Age Discrimination Act

Legislation that prohibits discrimination against older workers.

Medicare

A national health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older.

Medicaid

A government program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

An agency of the federal government established for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment.

Truth in Lending Act

A federal law that requires lenders to disclose the terms and costs of a loan.

Planned Parenthood

An organization that provides reproductive health care, sex education, and access to contraceptives.

Norman Borlaug

An agronomist known as the 'father of the Green Revolution' for his contributions to agricultural science.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

A federal agency that supports research, education, and public programs in the humanities.

Head Start Program

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

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to retirees and disabled individuals.