Question

1. which of the following best describes the primary focus of government responsibility during the great society era (1964 - 1965)?

a) winning the cold war through increased defense spending
b) eliminating poverty and racial injustice through social programs
c) deregulation of banks and financial institutions
d) expanding territorial holdings in the pacific

Explanation:

The "Great Society" era (1964 - 1965) under President Lyndon B. Johnson was focused on addressing poverty and racial injustice through social programs like the War on Poverty, civil rights initiatives, etc. Option a is about Cold War defense (more associated with earlier or other administrations), option c is deregulation (not a Great Society focus), option d is territorial expansion (not relevant). So option b matches the Great Society's goals.

Answer:

b) Eliminating poverty and racial injustice through social programs