The American Social Security System, Established by the New Deal

question 42

Multiple Choice

The American Social Security System, established by the New Deal, differed from most European social welfare systems primarily because it

• A) was opposed by large sectors of the public.
• B) did not permit the Social Security number to be used for identification and security purposes.
• C) did not address the issue of single mothers in the home with dependent children.
• D) linked unemployment and disability insurance to old age pensions.
• E) did not initially cover all categories of workers.

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