What was the primary argument against johnson's great society programs by the mid-1960s? a. the war in vietnam was most important and required all possible funds. b. the funding was unbalanced and was being given only to minorities. c. the programs gave the federal government too much control, which many saw as socialist. d. none of the programs proven in any way effective in fighting against poverty

c. The programs gave the federal government too much control, which many saw as socialist.

Explanation:

The Great Society was a collection of national programs, launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson (1964–65) with the central purpose of eliminating poverty and racial inequality.  Its programs were aimed at improving education, medical care, and rural poverty, all initiatives that were seen as socialist by many, but were firmly promoted by Democrats in the 1960s and years following.

- "it was a failure that was an embarrassment for the kennedy administration."

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