Question

What set President Lyndon Baines Johnson apart from his predecessor, John F. Kennedy? a. He had the charm and affability that the often-aloof Kennedy could not muster. b. He was free from the legacy of political compromise in Congress that had weakened Kennedy’s reputation. c. He knew the meaning of poverty and racial injustice from his own life experiences. d. He lacked the political experience in Congress that made Kennedy such an effective president. e. He was willing to focus on Cold War issues the way Kennedy did not.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. He knew the meaning of poverty and racial injustice from his own life experiences.

Explanation:

President Lyndon Baines, in his early years, worked as a day laborer. He never had anything handed to him but worked really hard to earn merit and experience. He used to be a teacher for kids with little to no resources in a school called "Welhausen Mexican School." This is why he knows firsthand how much segregation and poverty can affect people.