AP U.S. History Flashcards: The Great Society
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What two core beliefs defined the high point of liberalism in the mid-1960s?
Liberalism was based on a combination of anti-communism abroad and a belief in the power of the federal government to achieve social goals at home.
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What two core beliefs defined the high point of liberalism in the mid-1960s?
Liberalism was based on a combination of anti-communism abroad and a belief in the power of the federal government to achieve social goals at home.
What was the primary economic concern raised by advocates in postwar America, despite overall affluence?
Advocates raised concerns about the prevalence and persistence of poverty as a significant national problem.
How did the Great Society programs exemplify the liberal ideas of the mid-1960s?
The Great Society put liberal ideas into action by using the power of the federal government through legislation and programs to address social goals like eliminating poverty.
The Great Society is a key example of what ongoing debate in U.S. history?
It is a prime example of the continuing policy debates about the proper role and scope of the federal government in American life.
What was a major effect of the new immigration laws passed in 1965?
The 1965 immigration laws led to immigrants from around the world seeking access to new opportunities in the United States.
When did liberalism, as defined by a belief in government power for social change, reach its peak political influence?
This form of liberalism reached a high point of political influence by the mid-1960s, under the Johnson administration.
What historical context prompted the creation of large-scale federal programs like the Great Society?
Despite postwar affluence, the recognition of persistent poverty as a national problem prompted liberal calls for government action.
How did the 1965 immigration laws represent a change in immigration patterns?
These laws facilitated a change by opening the U.S. to immigrants from all around the world who were seeking new opportunities, altering previous patterns.
What was the primary tool used by the Great Society to achieve its goals?
The Great Society attempted to use federal legislation and programs as its primary tools to address social issues like poverty and discrimination.
What were the three main objectives of the Great Society legislation?
The Great Society's main objectives were to end racial discrimination, eliminate poverty, and address other social issues.
What was the Great Society?
The Great Society was President Lyndon Johnson’s set of domestic programs that used federal legislation to try to end racial discrimination, eliminate poverty, and address other social issues.