CheckPoint: Johnson’s “Great Society” Kennedy’s New Frontier and Johnson’s Great Society
• Like JFK, President Johnson also had a vision for his administration. His program of
initiatives was called the “Great Society.” Please:
o Describe two of Johnson’s “Great Society” programs. Were these initiatives successful?
Why or why not?
o Explain how Johnson’s “Great Society” was similar and/or different from Kennedy’s
vision.
o Include introductory and concluding statements. Make sure you include in-text citations
and a reference list.
• Submit your 200-word response answering this question.
• Post this assignment in the assignments section.