By the early 1930s, the increase in life expectancy and the accompanying increase in the number of elderly Americans caused what to occur?
A. The federal government established a national program of old-age insurance.
B. State governments began to provide assistance to the needy elderly.
C. Most corporations began offering retirement plans to their employees.
D. The federal government established a comprehensive retirement plan for federal employees.
Answer: B
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A) complete independence of Uruguay from Argentina. B) the union of Uruguay with Brazil. C) a loose federal connection with Argentina. D) union with Paraguay.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.