PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
THE GREAT SOCIETY PROGRAM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the 89th Congress it was estimated that there were 59 liberals and 41 conservatives in the Senate, and 267 liberals and 168 conservatives in the House. Anti-war Democrats complained that spending on the Vietnam War choked off the Great Society.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Great Society is considered one of the most extensive social reform plans in modern history. In addition, Johnson’s efforts helped establish greater civil and voting rights, greater environmental protections, and increased aid to public schools.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: One lasting effect of the Great Society would be Medicare and Medicaid. The former provides health care for the elderly, while the latter provides health care for those living below the poverty line.