What did the Social Security Act of 1935 create?
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Correct answer: A federal system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid for certain vulnerable groups
The Social Security Act created long-term federal support for old-age pensions and unemployment insurance. It became one of the most important and lasting New Deal reforms.
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