“The Great Society” Background: After the Democrats won a landslide victory in the Presidential and Congressional Elections of 1964, President Johnson immediately introduced his vision of the “Great Society”. (Write a definition of the Great Society) The Great Society: Directions: Complete the chart below by stating the objectives and major provisions of each act or program and then choose from the following list of ideals each act or program strived to realize. - Eliminate Poverty - Revitalize Cities - End Racial Injustice - Share the Abundance - Overcome Disease - Life of Freedom & Prosperity Program or Law Tax-Cut Bill of 1964 Voting Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 Elementary & Secondary Act of 1965 The Twenty-Fourth Amendment Medicare Act of 1965 Medicaid Act of 1965 Immigration Act of 1965 The War on Poverty Objectives/Provisions cut corporate and individual taxes wanted to stimulate the economy wanted to lower the deficit Ideals It Strived to Realize Share the Abundance Life of Freedom & Prosperity