What was the focus of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964?

• A. Tax policy reform
• B. Job training and educational assistance to expand opportunities
• C. Healthcare expansion
• D. Deregulation of businesses

Answer: (B)

The act’s focus is on creating pathways out of poverty by expanding education and job training. It established the Office of Economic Opportunity and funded programs designed to teach skills, prepare people for work, and invest in early education and community development. Programs like Job Corps, Head Start, and VISTA embodied this approach, plus funding for community action agencies, all aimed at increasing opportunities rather than just providing direct cash aid. In this light, the emphasis is on turning education and training into real chances for better employment. Tax reform, healthcare expansion, and deregulation were pursued through other policies, not the core aim of this act.