The American Experience: Presidents - LBJ

Write a minimum of 1.5 pages (approximately 250 words), double-spaced to respond to the following questions:

Answer all of the following questions:

1. Discuss how LBJ was one of the most effective congressmen and senators in history. What was it about his personality and style that made him so effective in Congress?

2. As president however, LBJ made crucial mistakes and is remembered for his inability to end the war in Vietnam. Why was LBJ unable to bring the war in Vietnam under control?

3. LBJ was president during a very turbulent time in American history. Review the two most memorable events or government policies and discuss LBJ's role in them.