Weiss LBJ Quiz

Lyndon B. Johnson:

Replaced JFK and was looking to assist the nation in moving forward.

Barry Goldwater:

Was seen by many Americans as a trigger happy extremist

LBJ with Congress:

Gained a great amount of support from congress as an overwhelming amount of democrats gained control of congress in 1964.

Great Society:

Johnson’s package of domestic reform proposals

Why did voters support LBJ in 1964?

a. loyalty to JFK

b. faith in great society promises.

c. fear of goldwater

d. trust in Vietnam policy

Robert Weaver:

First black cabinet secretary

LBJ and educations aid:

Helped out both public and parochial schools

Head Start:

Sharply improved the educational performance of underprivileged communities as general health conditions improved.

Final analysis of The Great Society:

Won some noteworthy battles in education and health care

LBJ to the American people after the tragic death of JFK

Stated that “JFK’s death commands what his life conveyed that America must move forward

LBJ’s career and reputation in politics:

Entered politics in 1937, longtime member of the HOR & the Senate, Senate majority leader from 1955, and GETS THINGS DONE as a member of the house and senate

LBJ Campaign strategy:

Used Goldwater’s policies against him, capitalized on the nation’s fears, produced a commercial to help him, and claimed “Sending U.S troops there would offer no solution

Results of the 1964 election:

LBJ won by a landslide and claimed “I truly felt loved by the American people”

Great Society Programs:

1. Health and Welfare

2. Education

3. War on Poverty

4. Civil Rights

Health and Welfare:

Medicare: provided federal funding for medical costs of older Americans

Medicaid: In 1966 welfare recipients of all ages received medical care

Child Nutrition Act: Established school meal programs to improve poor children’s nutrition

Education:

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Fund to help schools purchase materials and start programs for schools with low-income children

Higher Education Act: Federal money given to universities, created scholarships and low-interest loans for students

Project Head Start: An 8 week summer program, as a permanent program

Poverty:

House and Urban Development Act: Made housing grants easier to obtain

Civil Rights:

Civil Rights Act of 1964: Forbade job discrimination and the segregation of public accommodations

Voting Rights Act of 1965: Assured minority registration and voting