Which of the following accurately describes Lyndon Johnson's policy on civil rights?
A) adopted a cautious "wait and see" attitude that betrayed fear of upsetting his southern constituents.
B) emphasized on increased educational opportunities for African-Americans, but failure to address immediate economic concerns.
C) won passage of a sweeping civil-rights law that granted the federal government new powers to fight segregation.
D) delivered strong speeches but failed to produce significant legislation because of a continuing southern filibuster.
E) frequent used federal troops and lavish government spending.
C
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