The Passage of the Social Security Act in 1935

The passage of the Social Security Act in 1935

A) marked the first time an industrialized nation guaranteed a minimum income to its residents.
B) was the first step that the United States took toward building a social insurance safety net.
C) established the basis for the federal government's means-tested programs.
D) was originally intended to provide assistance only for children and the disabled.
E) simultaneously provided for Medicare.