Question

In 1935, the elderly, physically disabled, and orphans began receiving government benefits following the passage of the

a.welfare act.
b.medicare act.
c.medicaid act.
d.social security act.

Answer 1

Social Security was another of FDR’s programs to help people during the Great Depression. Like the FDIC, it still exists today. Welfare, Medicare, and Medicaid are all programs of the 1960s.