Question

Which of these describes the main goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" program?

A) stopping the spread of communism in southeast Asia
B) the elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America
C) to prevent immigrants from facing discriminatory housing and hiring practices D) the expansion of America's space and missile program to defend the nation against the Soviet Union

Answer 1

B) the elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America

Step-by-step explanation:

The "Great Society" program of Lyndon B Johnson has been named after the policies and laws he wants to implement in the American society to make it equal for all Americans. Racism in the U.S. (specially in the southern states) was still rife during his administration, with millions of Americans living in poverty. His goal was to create government programs to help America become a better society. The 1964 Civil Rights Act, which helped end the segregation of public institutions, would serve as an example.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) The elimination of poverty and racial injustice in America.

Lyndon B Johnson's "Great Society" program was the name given to the policies and laws he wanted to implement in American society in order to make it equal for all Americans. At the time of his presidency, racism was still rampant in the US (especially in the Southern states) and millions of Americans lived in poverty. His goal was to create federal programs that would help aid in America becoming a better society. An example of this would be the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which helped to end segregation of public facilities.