Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the social movements pressing for strong antipoverty measures during the Great Depression by

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Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the social movements pressing for strong antipoverty measures during the Great Depression by proposing passage of the Social Security Act, which provided a safety net for elderly, disabled, and unemployed citizens. This was a significant measure to address poverty and economic insecurity during the depression era. The other options listed were either introduced later (food stamp legislation and Medicaid) or were focused on addressing agricultural production and prices (Agricultural Adjustment Act). A "War on Poverty" was not implemented until the 1960s under President Johnson.