How did francis townsend influence the creation of financial security for retired americans?

a. his formation of “townsend clubs” pressure the government into creating social security.

b. his formation of “townsend clubs” pressure businesses into offering pensions for retirees.

c. he pushed for legislation that required younger people to give their jobs to the elderly.

d. he advocated for a new sales tax intended to give elderly retirees a guaranteed income.

The answer is A. His formation of “Townsend clubs” helped pressure the government into creating social security.

It was organized in local clubs and it claimed five million members at its peak in the 1930s.  

He proposed that a pension of $150 per month should be given to all U.S. citizens who retired at age 60 and who promised to spend the money within 30 days; he also made a national sales tax to finance the old age pension.

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