America 1970s : The Great Society Flashcards
Who led the new frontier great society campaign ?
1960 - Kennedy 1963 - Johnson
What was the aim of the great society ?
To improve the lives of those who didn’t prosper from the boom
What was the Housing Act ?
Spent $5 billion on improving housing in cities, often in poorer areas
How much did Johnson spend on education ?
$1.5 billion
What did the Economic Opportunity Act ?
1964 - Trained to disadvantaged 16-21 year olds, recruited volunteers to work in slum areas
What did Medicare and Medicaid do ?
1965 - Provided medical insurance for over 65s and hospital care for the poor who couldn’t afford it
Why was Medicare and Medicaid so crucial ?
14% of Americans still lived in poverty
What was the Development Act ?
1964 - Replacing inner city slums with new homes, improve car safety, clean up water supplies.
How much was spent on improving housing in cities ?
1965 - 240,000 new houses - $2.9 billion
Why was Johnson not praised for his work ?
The terrible publicity of the Vietnam war
