​Which Group Initially Was Excluded from Social Security Benefits and Federal

question 18

Multiple Choice

​Which group initially was excluded from Social Security benefits and federal housing programs established by the New Deal?

• A) ​Government employees, especially African Americans
• B) ​Active military members
• C) ​Domestic employees, especially African Americans
• D) ​Female employees, especially the elderly

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