New Frontier and Great Society

Question 1

How large was the reduction in Africa Americans living below the poverty line?

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

JF Kennedy sent 23,000 to protect James Meredith as he became the first African American to attend the University of what?

Answer 2

Mississippi

Question 3

What percentage of American teenagers teenagers dropped out of school before graduating?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

The number of African American families earning over $10,000 increased by how much?

Answer 4

Ten times

Question 5

Which war hampered Johnson’s ability to achieve his goals?

Answer 5

Vietnam War

Question 6

Under Johnson the minimum wage rose from $1.25 to what?

Answer 6

$1.40

Question 7

What bill passed by Johnson gave the poor access to healthcare?

Answer 7

Medical Care Act

Question 8

African American unemployment levels were _________ that of white Americans

Answer 8

Twice

Question 9

What law improved funding for equality of standards in schools?

Answer 9

Secondary Education Act

Question 10

Which law aimed to ensure employment equality for women and African Americans?

Answer 10

1964 Civil Rights Act