1960S

Question 1

America’s continued affluence (3)

Answer 1

• Gov statistics said poverty fell from 22% in 1960 to 12% in 1969
• GNP grew 39% under Kennedy and Johnson
  -Unemployment was low

Question 2

Turning point in US economy in the 1960s

Answer 2

Vietnam War- inflationary government overspending

Question 3

Federal government deficit in 1965 v 1968

Answer 3

1965- $1.6 billion

1968- $25.3 billion

Question 4

What caused unpopular tax hikes in 1967

Answer 4

• An anticipated $10 billion budget deficit

Question 5

Anti-poverty legislation passed under Kennedy (2)

Answer 5

• Social Security Amendments Act 1961- expanded benefits for elderly/disabled
• Area Redevelopment Act 1961- created 38,500 jobs BUT most were in Democratic districts

Question 6

JOHNSON’S WAR ON POVERTY

Answer 6

(see physical flashcards)

Question 7

Problems with medicaid (3)

Answer 7

-Gaps in coverage , e.g glasses
-Medicare/Medicaid was more expensive than anticipated
-Problem of overly priced medical care for Americans remained

Question 8

Johnson’s war on poverty SUCCESS (3)

Answer 8

• Minimum wage rose by 35 cents
• 19 million Americans benefited form Medicare/Medicaid
• 13 million children benefited from Johnson’s education legislation

Question 9

What did travel continue to do (2)

Answer 9

-erode regional differences
-create a national culture

Question 10

Air travel

Answer 10

Became cheaper, faster and safer BUT private cars still dominated

Question 11

End of the 1960s consumerism (crazy)

Answer 11

6% of the world’s population consumed 2/3 of the world’s goods

Question 12

Act in 1961 for Housing

Answer 12

1961 Housing Act extended funding, over $3 billion for urban renewal

Question 13

What created the Office of Economic Opportunity

Answer 13

1964 Economic Opportunity Act

Question 14

Act for Food Stamps

Answer 14

1964 Food Stamp Act

Question 15

Act that funded schools that couldn’t provide lunches

Answer 15

1966 Child Nutrition Act