Based on the information and timeline, which change most likely resulted from legislation passed during the Johnson presidency?

In 1963, President Johnson secured approval from Congress to begin his War on Poverty, which allocated $1 billion to the Office of Economic Opportunity to increase employment programs. President Johnson supported the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination on the basis of color, race, religion, gender, or national origin in public accommodations and employment. After election to a term as president, he introduced Medicare, which provided a two-part plan that insured all Americans over 65 against expensive hospital bills and provided inexpensive insurance for those covered by Social Security.

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Based on the information and timeline, which change most likely resulted from legislation passed during the Johnson presidency?
A . Racial segregation became acceptable to more people.
B . Johnson vetoed the Great Society Plan.
C . More job opportunities were created.
D . Voter registration declined.
E . Americans under 65 applied for more insurance.

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Answer: C