1960's Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was Kennedy’s slogan?
The New Frontier
What did Kennedy do to taxes?
He cut them because more spending would mean more goods sold
How much did Kennedy authorise to be spent in public works??-
$900 million
What did Kennedy do to high-tech companies?
He gave them grants to invest in high-tech equipment to hep train workers
What did Kennedy do to minimum wage?
He increased it from $1.00 to $1.25 an hour
What was the Housing Act 1961?
Provided cheap loans for redevelopment of inner cities
What was the name of Johnson’s domestic policies?
The Great Society
What did Johnson do to taxes?
He cut taxes
What was the Medical Care Act 1965?
It provided Medicare for the old and Medicaid for the poor. To try to ensure all had the same access to health care
What did Johnson do to minimum wage?
He increased it from $1.25 to $1.40 an hour
What was the Elementary and Secondary Education Act? 1965 Johnson
It gave federal money to ensure education in all state is equal
What was the Appalachian Recovery Programme? Johnson
It gave federal funds for the development of the Appalchians
What did manufacturers and shops have to do? Johnson
They had to label goods fairly and clearly
