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Johnson's Great Society

Question 6 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did the federal budget change between 1960 and 1968?

Answer
I
It was cut in half.
I
It remained steady.
I
It increased by half.
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It doubled in size.

Explanation

Federal spending was about $92 billion in 1960 and about $186 billion in 1968. Since $186 billion is roughly twice $92 billion, the budget doubled in size. The correct choice is “It doubled in size.”

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