Question

Why did Francis Townsend propose a new federal pension program? Check all that apply. a. Many retired Americans did not have enough income to live on. b. Most Americans already had pensions, but they needed better coverage. c. Many Americans did not earn pensions through their jobs. d. Pensioners needed to retire so that more jobs would be available for younger Americans.

Answer 1

Answer:

A, C ,D

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

Many Americans did not earn pensions through their jobs.

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

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answers are A. "Many retired Americans did not have enough income to live on." and C."Many Americans did not earn pensions through their jobs."

Explanation:

In fact Francis Townsend was a retired old man in his late 60´s who had the idea to create a pension program that would help the elderly poor. The program was supposed to provide 200$ per month to every American over 60. In his proposal he thought find the solution to end the Depression. He did not succeed but created the movements for the social security that now exists in the US.