How did roosevelt deal with the depression-relief-social security act 1935

How did roosevelt deal with the depression-relief-social security act 1935

1. 1-first federal action providing old age pensions for over 65s and unemplyed insurance

2. 2-had to be self-financing paid for by employees and employers

3. 3- pensions were not paid at a flat rate but according to how much the worker had previously contributed and they would not start till 1940

4. 4- unemployment benefits were low and paid for only a limited period- maximum of $18 a week for 16 weeks

5. 5-big step towards providing welfare for those in need and it was critisized by many political opponents of roosevelts