USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE GREAT SOCIETY PROGRAM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Head Start ____
A
opened the way for black Americans to strengthen their voice at every level of government.
B
provided government sponsored medical insurance for the elderly and poor.
C
served more than 16 million preschoolers in just about every city and county in the nation.
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Head Start is primarily a federally-funded program that provides education, health and social services to families with children aged 3, 4 and 5. Head Start programs help children develop academic and social skills that prepare them for school and life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Head Start Locations Across the Country Head Start serves over 1 million children and their families in 2, 809 programs, employing 225, 000 staff and teachers. There are more than 20, 000 classrooms throughout the country. Explore their locations in detail, state-by-state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children from birth to age five from families with low income, according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the Federal government, are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services.

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