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lracut11

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Sixty-five became the age for retirement when
 
  a. civil service pensions for government workers were introduced in 1921.
  b. most farmers realized they were no longer physically capable of farming at that age.
  c. the American Medical Association proclaimed that work was dangerous for those over 65.
  d. the Social Security Act was passed in 1935.

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In the agricultural era of the United States,
 
  a. most workers retired before age 65.
  b. stopping work tended to be abrupt.
  c. the older farmer with property could usually support themselves in old age.
  d. most elders ended up in alms houses or died of malnutrition or neglect.


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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Gracias!

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