Question

what was president johnsons goal in his \war on poverty\?

a. he wanted to get rid of poor people and poor businesses.
b. he wanted to improve the standard of living for every household in the united states.
c. he wanted the government to not spend money on the poor, but to teach people to provide for themselves.
d. he wanted state governments to set up programs for the poor.

Explanation:

Identify the core objective of the War on Poverty

The "War on Poverty" was a centerpiece of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society legislative agenda, aimed at reducing poverty rates and expanding economic opportunities.

Evaluate the options against historical facts

• Option (a) is incorrect as it suggests physically removing or eliminating poor people and businesses.
• Option (b) aligns with the primary goal of raising the quality of life, health, education, and economic security for low-income households nationwide.
• Option (c) is incorrect because the initiative involved massive federal spending on programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Head Start, and food stamps.
• Option (d) is incorrect because the programs were heavily driven, funded, and structured by the federal government rather than left entirely to state initiatives.

Answer:

• a. He wanted to get rid of poor people and poor businesses.
• b. He wanted to improve the standard of living for every household in the United States. (Correct answer)
• c. He wanted the government to not spend money on the poor, but to teach people to provide for themselves.
• d. He wanted state governments to set up programs for the poor.