Johnson's great society

What federal funding was provided for higher education in 1963?

The Higher Education Facilities Act (1963) provided federal funding for higher education facilities.

How did the number of African American elected officials change from Johnson's time to 1999?

Johnson joined an office with 300 African American elected officials, and there were 9,000 in 1999.

What was the unemployment rate among youth during Johnson's presidency?

1 million youth were unemployed.

What landmark legislation was passed in 1964 to advance civil rights?

The Civil Rights Act (1964) was passed.

What percentage of Jobs Corps participants were still unemployed?

28% of Jobs Corps participants were still unemployed.

What was the impact of the Food Stamp Act (1964)?

The Food Stamp Act (1964) provided food assistance to 8 million households, or 20 million people.

What was the percentage of Americans below the poverty line in 1968?

20% of Americans were below the poverty line in 1968.

What was the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act (1964)?

The Economic Opportunity Act (1964) aimed at enforcing equal opportunities in the workforce with $1 million in funding.

How many impoverished individuals did not receive welfare or Medicaid?

40% of the impoverished did not receive welfare or Medicaid.

What did the Urban Mass Transportation Act (1964) fund?

The Urban Mass Transportation Act (1964) allocated $375 million for urban rail projects.

What did the Wilderness Act (1964) achieve?

The Wilderness Act (1964) preserved natural areas such as Yellowstone.

What pollution control measures were introduced in 1964?

The Clean Air, Water Quality, and Clean Water Acts (1964) introduced pollution controls.

What was the purpose of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)?

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) provided $1 billion in aid for deprived areas.

What did the Higher Education Act (1965) offer to poorer college students?

The Higher Education Act (1965) provided 140,000 scholarships and low

What was the impact of the Housing and Urban Development Act (1965)?

The Housing and Urban Development Act (1965) facilitated urban renewal and provided homes for 7 million families.

What were the key components of the Social Security Act (1965)?

The Social Security Act (1965) introduced Medicaid for low

What did the National Endowments for the Arts (1965) support?

The National Endowments for the Arts (1965) supported PBS, Sesame Street, and 350 TV stations and 699 radio stations.

What did the Voting Rights Act (1965) achieve?

The Voting Rights Act (1965) outlawed literacy tests and other forms of disenfranchisement of African Americans.

What was the significance of the Immigration and Nationality Services Act (1965)?

The Immigration and Nationality Services Act (1965) removed the 2% quota system for immigration.

What vocational training program was established in 1965?

The Jobs Corps (1965) provided vocational training.

What did the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act (1966) focus on?

The Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act (1966) focused on urban redevelopment.

What did the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (1966) create?

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (1966) created highway traffic police and established road safety regulations.

What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (1966)?

The Freedom of Information Act (1966) ensures public access to information except in matters of security.

What was the aim of the Federal Jury Reform Act (1966)?

The Federal Jury Reform Act (1966) aimed to protect against racial discrimination in jury selection.

What did the Civil Rights Act (1968) accomplish?

The Civil Rights Act (1968) extended voting rights to Native Americans and criminalized housing discrimination.

What support did the Bilingual Education Act (1968) provide?

The Bilingual Education Act (1968) provided aid for children in local districts with limited English proficiency.