Question

Why did Francis Townsend advocate federal support for retired Americans in the 1930s?

a.he lost his fortune due to New Deal reforms
b.he pitied people who did not have pensions
c.he was forced to retire by younger people
d.he retired with only $100 saved

Answer 1

because He retired with only $100 saved.

Answer 2

The answer is: D. he retired with only $100 saved

Townsend believed that Americans in older age would no longer be able to find away to find jobs to sustain their living due to the deteriorating mental and physical abilities. Because of this, he advocated for a federal support for retired Americans to be added in Roosevelt reform.