Question

Which of the following is not true about Lyndon Johnson?

A.He was elected vice president in 1960.


B.He led southern conservative Republicans in the Senate.


C.He shepherded civil rights legislation through Congress.


D.He led southern conservative Democrats in the Senate.

Answer 1

B is incorrect.

Lyndon Johnson is one of the most powerful and successful Democrats of all time.

Johnson came to power as a young Representative and then Senator from Texas. He was a strong Democrat and lead the Democrats in the Senate as the Majority Leader.

While VP + President, Johnson's support for the Civil Rights Act and subsequent legislation led to the defection of his former friends and colleagues who left the Democrats over their new support for integration.