Question

How did the Vietnam War affect Johnson's War on Poverty?

A. Social legislation was no longer needed, as all of LBJ's goals had
been achieved.
B. Social legislation became unpopular because of increased
prejudice after Vietnam.
C. Social legislation slowed down because of the cost of Vietnam.
D. Social legislation speeded up because of activist soldiers.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

C. Social legislation slowed down because of the cost of Vietnam.

Step-by-step explanation:

Social legislation slowed down because of the cost of Vietnam. After the loss, of the Vietnam War the government was taken over by Republicans and conservative Southern Democrats, weakening the liberal majority that had backed the Great Society. When the war costs hit the billions, Johnson was forced to confront the truth.