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Goals and Policies of the New Deal — Quiz

Question 7 • US History

What was one of the aims of the Social Security Act of 1935?

Answer
A
to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities
B
to allow people to retire earlier
C
to ensure the elderly had income
D
to limit the reach of private pension funds

Explanation

The Social Security Act of 1935 established a system of retirement benefits to provide financial support for older Americans. Its aim was to ensure the elderly had income, rather than to guarantee jobs for people with disabilities or limit private pension funds.

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