What was one of the first actions President Franklin D. Roosevelt took to address the Great Depression? A He signed the Social Security Act into law. B He pressured Congress to impose protective tariffs. C He declared a national bank holiday. D He negotiated a free trade agreement with Canada.

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.

Explanation:

Roosevelt established a series of policies which were called New Deal program to combat depression and the economic crisis. it functions as a security measure fro the retirees who earn a source of income.

It also provides some financial assistance to the disabled and also provides death benefits to taxpayer dependents. This is how people were covered under the social security act which was signed into law.