The Second New Deal

Question 1 of 6 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2100315_United States History_FY

Why did Francis Townsend propose a new federal pension program? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Many retired Americans did not have enough income to live on.

Most Americans already had pensions, but they needed better coverage.

Many Americans did not earn pensions through their jobs.

Pensioners needed to retire so that more jobs would be available for younger Americans.

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Question 1 of 6 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2100315_United States History_FY

Answer

Many retired Americans did not have enough income to live on.

Most Americans already had pensions, but they needed better coverage.

Many Americans did not earn pensions through their jobs.

Pensioners needed to retire so that more jobs would be available for younger Americans.

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