1. Unit 7, Section 2 LBJ’s Great Society
TYWL: Global interaction may be caused by conflict. / Forces of imperialism, nationalism, militarism and geo-political alliances, taken to the extreme, can lead to international conflicts. / Nationalism and the quest for power are often underlying causes for war. / Conflict occurs when compromise over land, national identity and colonial possessions is no longer an option between those in authority and those they serve.

2. Question of the Day
In the 1960s, a common goal of President John F. Kennedy’s Alliance for Progress and Peace Corps was to
improve Arab-Israeli relations
end colonialism in Latin America and Asia
fight the spread of the AIDS epidemic
support developing nations while containing communism

3. Rise to Power Lyndon Baines Johnson – “LBJ”
Humble Texas beginnings – legendary drive and ambition
Representative, Senator, VP and President
Originally a “New Dealer,” becomes masterful politician behind the scenes
After becoming President, urges Congress to pass Kennedy’s programs
Senator Richard Russell getting the “LBJ Treatment”

4. Domestic Agenda $10 Billion tax reduction to spur economic growth
Maneuvers Civil Rights Act of 1964 through Congress
Bans discrimination on any basis
War on Poverty – Economic Opportunity Act
Jobs Corps
VISTA
Head Start
1964 – Landslide victory over Republican Barry Goldwater

5. Building the Great Society
Great Society – Legislative program to end poverty, racial injustice, create higher standard of living, equal opportunity
Large margin of victory gave LBJ mandate
Passes over 60 programs
Education:
Secondary Education Act – Over $1 Billion for school books, materials
Higher Education Act – loans and grants for college

6. Building the Great Society
Healthcare
Medicare – health insurance for over 65
Medicaid – health coverage to welfare recipients
Housing
HUD – Created public housing
Immigration
Immigration Act of 1963
Environment
Water Quality Act of 1965 (inspired by Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring)

7. Building the Great Society
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Consumer Protection
Truth in Packaging Act
Nation Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act – (based on Ralph Nader’s advocacy)
Department of Transportation
The corporate lobby in Washington is basically designed to stifle all legislative activity on behalf of consumers..

8. The Warren Court
Chief Justice Earl Warren leads court reform in 1960’s
Ban school prayer
Limits Censorship
More protection of rights of accused
Brown v. Board of Education – 1954 – ends school segregation
Mapp v. Ohio – 1961 – protects vs. illegal search and seizure

9. The Warren Court
Gideon v. Wainwright – 1963 – provides legal counsel to those who can’t afford it
Miranda v. Arizona – 1966 – Suspects must be made aware of rights before questioning

10. Impact of Great Society
Great Society and Warren Court changed the US
Legacy is controversial
Increased size and power of government
War on poverty is successful
Deficit spending leads to conservative backlash
War in Vietnam eventually takes precedence