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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Great Society Healthcare Initiatives

Hard Period 8: 1945–1980 Great Society

President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiatives aimed to address racial inequality and poverty through various legislative measures. Critical components included the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the War on Poverty. However, the effectiveness and legacy of the Great Society have been subjects of considerable debate among historians and political scientists.

Which of the following programs or legislative acts is considered a direct result of the Great Society initiatives, specifically targeting healthcare access for low-income individuals and the elderly?

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