Until the early 1900's, Americans were not extremely concerned about their futures as they became older. The major source of economic security was farming, and the extended family cared for the elderly. However, the Industrial Revolution brought an end to this tradition. Farming gave way to more progressive means of earning a living and family ties became looser; as a result, the family was not always available to take care of the older generation. The Great Depression of the 1930's exacerbated these economic security woes. So in 1935, Congress, under the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, signed into law the Social Security Act. This act created a program intended to provide continuing income for retired workers at least 65 years old, partially through the collection of funds from Americans in the work force. Much organization was required to get the program underway, but the first monthly Social Security checks were issued in 1940. Over the years the Social Security Program has metamorphosed into benefits not only for workers but also for the disabled and for survivors of beneficiaries, as well as medical insurance benefits in the form of Medicare.
What is the primary purpose of the author behind mentioning depression?
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The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is to contrast the words and meanings of schooling and education. He/she feels that schooling is only for the young but education is fora lifetime
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In the passage given in question, the author is concerned about the old aged people who during their prime time work hard to feed their loved ones and family but eventually due to industrial revolution, they get neglected at older age as industrial revolution has entirely changed our ways of working and time spending with our families. Even the state launched an act but still its implementation needs to be done in a more proper way
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