Which Act was part of New Frontier's social reform?

• A. Area Redevelopment Act 1961
• B. Housing Act 1961
• C. Medicare Act 1965
• D. Social Security Act 1961

Answer: (A)

New Frontier reforms aimed to lift the economy and cut unemployment through targeted federal help for areas hit hardest. The Area Redevelopment Act of 1961 did just that by authorizing funds to redevelop distressed regions, create jobs, and attract investment. It directly reflects Kennedy’s approach of using federal resources to modernize the economy in struggling parts of the country.

The Medicare Act of 1965 belongs to the later Great Society push, expanding health coverage. The Housing Act of 1961 dealt with urban housing and renewal, rather than broad regional economic development. And the Social Security Act title referenced here isn’t aligned with the Kennedy-era reforms. So the Area Redevelopment Act is the best fit for New Frontier social reform.