The passage of the Social Security Act was most influenced by the ______.
a) social changes brought on by industrialization
b) onset of the Great Depression
c) development of geriatrics
d) success of European pension programs
e) high birth rate following World War II
Ans: b) onset of the Great Depression
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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