Question
Great Society programs of the 1960s led to
an increase in infant mortality
a decrease in the poverty rate
increases in unemployment
decreases in median incomes
an increase in infant mortality
a decrease in the poverty rate
increases in unemployment
decreases in median incomes
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Great Society programs of the 1960s, initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to address various social issues, including poverty, education, and healthcare. One significant outcome of these programs was a **decrease in the poverty rate**. Initiatives such as Medicare, Medicaid, and various anti-poverty programs, including the Economic Opportunity Act, contributed to improving the quality of life for many Americans and reducing poverty levels during that era.
The other options, such as an increase in infant mortality, increases in unemployment, and decreases in median incomes, were not typical outcomes attributed to the Great Society programs. While some critiques of these programs exist, particularly regarding their long-term effectiveness, the overall intention was to reduce poverty and improve health and education.
The other options, such as an increase in infant mortality, increases in unemployment, and decreases in median incomes, were not typical outcomes attributed to the Great Society programs. While some critiques of these programs exist, particularly regarding their long-term effectiveness, the overall intention was to reduce poverty and improve health and education.