The presidency of Lyndon Johnson was characterized by which of the following?
A) Limitless support for space exploration, cheer, and optimism in the White House, and confrontational dealings with the Soviet Union
B) Intensification of the Vietnam War, enactment of a wealth of legislation attacking economic and social ills in the country, and a dramatic increase in black elected officials in the South
C) Much-needed refurbishing of America's infrastructure, intense efforts to win friends in Latin America, and huge tax cuts
D) Major anti-crime legislation, contentious relations between the president and Congress, and defense-contract scandals

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The presidency of Lyndon Johnson was characterized by the intensification of the Vietnam War, the enactment of a wealth of legislation attacking economic and social ills in the country, and a dramatic increase in black elected officials in the South. Johnson's presidency was marked by significant social and economic reforms such as the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, the War on Poverty, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, his presidency was also defined by his escalation of the Vietnam War, which ultimately damaged his political legacy.

The Presidency of Lyndon Johnson Was Characterized by Which of the Following