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Johnson's Great Society — Quiz

Question 13 • United States History and Geography

How did the goals of President Kennedy and President Johnson compare?

Answer
A
Both men opposed space exploration because it took needed resources from fighting poverty.
B
Both men supported laws and programs that were designed to bring about a more equal society.
C
Kennedy was concerned with equality, while Johnson supported space exploration.
D
Kennedy supported space exploration, while Johnson was concerned with equality.

Explanation

Both presidents supported efforts to improve equality and opportunity in American society. Kennedy proposed civil rights legislation and programs to address poverty, while Johnson pursued the Great Society and signed major civil rights laws. Kennedy also supported space exploration, but that does not mean Johnson’s main goal was space exploration, as choice B suggests.

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