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Compare And Contrast The Economic Opportunity Act Between 1964 And Civil Rights Act Of 1964

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*When first signed into action over 50 years ago by President Lyndon B. Johnson the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the one of the first steps the Unites States took to help with poverty in the country. Both acts were part of the War on Poverty that was created to improve the education, skills, health, and resources of those families and Individuals with low-incomes. The United States government believed that by providing individuals with resources “they would expand their productivity and ability to makes ends and enhance their economic outcomes”. (Chaudry,2016) When these acts several items were introduced to the individuals to help thru while they were found to at poverty level such as food stamps.
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