Johnson's Great Society Answers

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According to Roosevelt, what is the job of the federal government?

A
to wait for wealth to trickle down from the rich to the less fortunate
B
to make sure local governments provide economic relief
C
to help a few people of the US become wealthy
D
to ensure the well being of all people of the US
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According to Roosevelt, what do people of the United States value most?

A
work and security
B
wives and children
C
morality and spirituality
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According to Roosevelt, what was the true goal of the New Deal?

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to rebuild the US
B
to restore US values
C
to remind people of the US how to work
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According to Kennedy, how will his New Frontier program be different from Roosevelt’s New Deal? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It will call on people of the US to act instead of acting for them.
B
It will challenge people of the US instead of protecting them.
C
It will appeal to the security of the people of the US instead of their patriotism.
D
It will make a promise to people of the US instead of challenging them.
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According to Kennedy, what is the question of the New Frontier?

A
How is the world changing?
B
Why won’t the old ways work anymore?
C
Will the US succeed in a changing world?
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How is Johnson’s speech similar to Kennedy’s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
He sees the future as a test.
B
He sees his program as a challenge.
C
He says his program depends on the actions of the people of the US.
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What is Johnson’s belief regarding social change?

A
Social change must be based on economic surplus.
B
Social change must be a never-ending process.
C
Social change comes from communities, not individuals.
D
Social change is born from boredom and restlessness.
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How is this statement similar to the ideas in Roosevelt’s New Deal speech?

A
It describes the Great Society as a challenge.
B
It focuses on the opportunities of past generations.
C
It considers work an important value.
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What goal did Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Johnson all express in their speeches?

A
helping the United States face the future
B
improving society in the United States
C
fixing an economic crisis

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