Question

Which statement about President Johnson's Great Society is true? A. His programs did not include assistance for blacks or other disadvantaged groups. B. The Republican majority in Congress refused to pass the legislation he wanted. C. American voters rejected his plans and denied him reelection in 1964. D. His efforts to end poverty were hurt by the enormous cost of the war in Vietnam.

Answer 1

"D. His efforts to end poverty were hurt by the enormous cost of the war in Vietnam" is true. There were also political push-backs from opponents, however.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D. President Johnson's efforts to end poverty through Great Society were hurt by the enormous cost of the war in Vietnam.

Explanation:

The Vietnam War was the reason why President Johnson did not stand for re-election in 1968. The protests and the decrease in his electoral image after the Tet Offensive did not give him the necessary guarantees for his re-election, even though his Great Society program significantly reduced the percentage of Americans living below the poverty line, going from 23 percent to less than 12 percent.