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US History

Explore the impact and effectiveness of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs in US history through various documents, discussions, and research. Evaluate the success and lasting influence of these initiatives.

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US History

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  1. US History Warm Up: What was Lyndon Johnson’s path to the presidency? DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.”

  2. Was the Great Society Successful? • According to the “Great Society” speech: • Source: What type of document is this and who is the audience? • Close reading: What is the message of the document? • Context: What sorts of government programs do you think President Johnson would support, based on this document? • DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.”

  3. Was the Great Society successful? • Which of these programs have you heard of? • Which programs do you think have been successful? How would you measure whether these programs were successful? • How is the Great Society like the New Deal? How is it different? • DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.”

  4. Was the Great Society successful? • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=6216A391-F68B-41E6-BB5B-AAA4C4ABEE80&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US • According to the clip, what type of programs did LBJ support? • According to the clip, was the Great Society a success or a failure? • PRO and CON documents and Graphic organizer: Complete. • DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.”

  5. Was the Great Society a success? • Discussion • What is Califano’s main argument? What is Sowell’s main argument? • What evidence does each use to support his claim? • Who do you find more convincing? Why? • How are some of these arguments being played out in today’s debates over economic recovery? • DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.”

  6. Exit Was the Great Society successful? Defend your answer with proof from today’s research. DOK: 1-3; S. 2; Learning Target: I can evaluate the success of the “Great Society.” Any late/missing/improvable work is due May 17, when OOPs coupons expire. No exceptions.

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