Consequences of the Great Society

Very Hard Period 8: 1945–1980 Great Society

During the 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson initiated the Great Society, a series of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. These initiatives included significant legislation such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the Civil Rights Act. However, the effectiveness and impact of these programs have been widely debated.

Which of the following statements best reflects a consequence of the Great Society initiatives during the 1960s and 1970s?

The Great Society led to a significant decrease in poverty rates among all demographic groups in the United States.

The introduction of Medicare and Medicaid resulted in increased public spending but allowed more elderly and low-income individuals to access healthcare.

The Great Society programs were universally accepted and did not face significant opposition from politicians or the public.

The initiatives of the Great Society were primarily focused on foreign policy and had little to do with domestic social issues.

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