Apentix/AP US History/Unit 8: Period 8 (1945-1980)/Question
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The creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 most directly reflected

A.a Supreme Court decision requiring health insurance
B.Johnson's landslide 1964 victory and a heavily Democratic Congress willing to expand the federal welfare state
C.the collapse of private health insurance
D.a constitutional amendment on health care

Explanation

Core Concept

The election gave Johnson a liberal majority that overcame decades of opposition from the American Medical Association and conservatives. The programs added health insurance for the elderly and for poor Americans funded jointly with the states.

Correct Answer

BJohnson's landslide 1964 victory and a heavily Democratic Congress willing to expand the federal welfare state

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