Question

Which statement describes President Johnson's "War on Poverty"?


LBJ declared war on Southeast Asian countries that could not end poverty on their own.


LBJ designed a plan to eliminate the enemy (poverty) the way a military general prepares to battle against an enemy during wartime.


LBJ designed a plan to eliminate poverty by using funds that were originally designated for the military.


LBJ declared war on European countries that were poverty stricken so he could rule them.

Answer 1

Answer:

LBJ designed a plan to eliminate the enemy (poverty) the way a military general prepares to battle against an enemy during wartime.

Explanation:

It was of the utmost importance to President Johnson, who had experienced poverty as a youth, to put an end to it. When the newly elected president appeared before Congress on January 8, 1964, over 1 in 5 Americans were destitute, and he called for a "War on Poverty" that "the wealthiest country on Earth" could not afford to lose. Lack of health care, housing, education, and food were all seen by Johnson as formidable enemies who needed to be defeated, much like war enemies, which is why he coined the term "War on Poverty." The War on Poverty was part of a larger legislative effort to improve the well-being of many Americans and create a more fair society in the United States.