Chapter 15 Section 3 the Great Society

1) Johnson Takes the Reins
When Johnson was put into office, the United States was booming with sues. New shopping experiences, busy places, paved roads, and everything else seemed to signify success. However in non suburban areas there was poverty.
1. Johnson’s Leadership Style
• Johnson was born in the hill country of Texas
• He was a member of the house of reps and a senator, and a vice president
• One of the most effective and powerful leaders in the senate
2. A War on Poverty
• Johnson wanted to help the poor since he suffered a poverty stricken childhood
• Convinced congress to pass Economic Opportunity Act to create jobs and end poverty
• VISTA put young people to help out poor areas and overcome the poverty
3. The Election of 1964
• 1964 election Goldwater was his competition.
• America was not ready for Goldwater’s extreme ideas
• Johnson won on election day, winning all but 5 states
II) The......

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