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The Social Security Act of 1935 was a cornerstone of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, primarily designed to:

A Provide direct relief payments to unemployed workers.
B Establish a national system of unemployment insurance, old-age pensions, and aid to the disabled.
C Regulate the stock market and prevent future financial crashes.
D Fund large-scale infrastructure projects to create jobs.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Social Security Act created a federal system of social insurance, including provisions for old-age benefits, unemployment compensation, and assistance for families with dependent children and the disabled.

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