The Second New Deal

Question 1 of 17 • VA-Virginia and US History - AAEC

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 17 • VA-Virginia and US History - AAEC

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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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