TCI History- chapter 48 questions | Quizlet

Why did many Americans have doubts about Lyndon B. Johnson when he first became president?

Johnson was unfamiliar to Americans who were stunned by Kennedy's assassination.

What did Johnson mean by his "let us continue" message soon after becoming president?

He wanted to carry out the dreams of Kennedy and earlier Democratic presidents.

Johnson's Great Society grew out of

the liberal tradition of the Progressive and New Deal eras.

How did the "Daisy" advertisement influence voters in the 1964 election?

It made many voters fear that Goldwater was too extreme and reckless.

What did Johnson consider to be part of a "Great Society"?

freedom from poverty; access to education and opportunity; a sense of community

Which statement about Johnson's vision of government is true?

He continued a tradition of liberal reform that stretched back to the Progressive Era.

Which one of Americas founding ideals was most important to Barry Goldwater?

liberty

What was one significant development that arose out of the 1964 presidential election?

the shift of the South toward the Republican party

What helped Johnson get much of his legislative program through Congress?

His long experience in Congress taught him how to deal with legislators.

How did Johnson try to achieve a color-blind society?

He pushed Congress to pass a number of significant civil rights laws.

What did the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 achieve?

It created dozens of antipoverty programs, such as the Job Corps and Head Start.

Which program provided hospital and nursing home services for Americans 65 and older?

Medicare

What was the impact of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?

It raised public interest in environmentalism.

Why did some people criticize the Great Society?

Some argued that the programs created an underclass of people dependent on government welfare; Some believed the mix of programs was not the best way to end poverty; Some believed the government should not try to solve all of society's problems

How did the Great Society have an impact on American life?

The poverty rate dropped by nearly 10 percent between 1960 and 1970.

How did the Immigration Act of 1965 change the criteria for admitting immigrants to the United States?

Skills and family ties became the key criteria for admission.

What was the result of the two Supreme Court cases dealing with reapportionment?

Legislators each represented about the same number of people.

What is reapportionment?

redrawing voting district boundaries to reflect population changes

What resulted from the Supreme Court's ruling in Engel v. Vitale?

State officials could no longer require prayer in public schools.

How did the Warren Court protect the rights of the accused?

It ruled that evidence obtained illegally may not be used in court; It ruled that courts must provide attorneys to people accused of a crime who cannot afford a lawyer; It ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning