All Flashcards
Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?
The assassin of JFK, according to the Warren Commission.
Who was Jack Ruby?
The man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald.
Who was Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)?
President who succeeded JFK and launched the Great Society.
What was LBJ known for?
His 'Johnson treatment' and effectiveness in Congress.
What was LBJ's role before becoming president?
He had extensive experience as a legislative aide, congressman, and senator.
What was LBJ's main goal as president?
To create a 'Great Society' by ending poverty and racial injustice.
What was LBJ's approach to achieving his goals?
He used his political skills and the 'Johnson treatment' to persuade others and pass legislation.
What was LBJ's vision for America?
A society where everyone had access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
What was LBJ's view on the role of government?
He believed that government should play an active role in addressing social problems and promoting equality.
What was LBJ's legacy as president?
He is remembered for his ambitious Great Society programs and his efforts to combat poverty and racial discrimination.
What were the causes and effects of JFK's assassination?
Cause: Lee Harvey Oswald's actions. Effects: LBJ's presidency, national mourning, and the Warren Commission.
What were the causes and effects of the War on Poverty?
Cause: High poverty rates. Effects: Creation of OEO, Head Start, Job Corps, and other social programs.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Society?
Cause: LBJ's vision for a more equitable society. Effects: Expansion of social welfare programs, increased government spending, and debates over effectiveness.
What were the causes and effects of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?
Cause: Need to improve education for impoverished students. Effect: Increased federal funding for schools, especially in low-income areas.
What were the causes and effects of Medicare and Medicaid?
Cause: Lack of health insurance for elderly and poor. Effect: Increased access to healthcare, but also increased government spending.
What were the causes and effects of the Food Stamp Act?
Cause: Need to address food insecurity among low-income individuals. Effect: Expanded food assistance programs, reducing hunger but also increasing government costs.
What were the causes and effects of the Higher Education Act?
Cause: Desire to increase access to college education. Effect: Increased federal scholarships, leading to more students attending college.
What were the causes and effects of the Child Nutrition Act?
Cause: Need to address childhood hunger and improve nutrition. Effect: Added breakfast to school lunch programs, improving student health and academic performance.
What were the causes and effects of the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities?
Cause: Desire to support arts, creative projects, and scholarly research. Effect: Increased federal funding for cultural and intellectual endeavors.
What is the 'Johnson treatment'?
LBJ's persuasive technique, using personal space and pressure to achieve his goals.
What was the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)?
Created by LBJ to coordinate programs aimed at eliminating poverty.
What is the Great Society?
LBJ's domestic policy program aimed at ending poverty and racial injustice.
What is Medicare?
Health insurance for Americans over 65 under the Social Security program.
What is Medicaid?
Health insurance for the poor under the Social Security program.
What was the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?
Federal aid to schools, especially those with impoverished students.
What was the Food Stamp Act?
Expanded food assistance to low-income individuals and families.
What was the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities?
Federal funding for arts, creative projects, and scholarly research.
What was the Higher Education Act?
Federal scholarships for college education.
What was the Child Nutrition Act?
Added breakfast to the school lunch program.
What is 'liberalism' in the context of the Great Society?
Belief in the government's ability to achieve social goals.