Question

item set- president hoover’s response to the great depression
source 1
herbert hoover,
ugged individualism\ campaign speech, 1928
we were challenged with a peacetime choice between the american system of rugged individualism and a european philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines—doctrines of paternalism and state socialism. the acceptance of these ideas would have meant the destruction of self - government through centralization of government. it would have meant the undermining of the individual initiative and enterprise through which our people have grown to unparalleled greatness
our country has become the land of opportunity to those born without inheritance, not merely because of the wealth of its resources and industry but because of this freedom of initiative and enterprise
source 2
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c he wanted the government to help people directly to assist the economy in a recovery
d he did not want the government to encourage charities for people and the economy would work itself out
part b: using source 5, how did president hoover attempt to address the issue of rising unemployment during the end of his presidency?
a he set up relief programs for those in dire poverty
b he authorized new low - cost housing development
c he established a limited number of public works programs
d he made tax refunds more widely available

Explanation:

Para la parte B, al final de su presidencia, Hoover estableció algunos programas de obras públicas limitados para abordar el desempleo. Las opciones A (programas de ayuda directa) son más característicos de la presidencia de Roosevelt. La opción B (préstamos de bajo costo) no es la forma principal en que Hoover abordó el desempleo al final. La opción D (reembolsos fiscales) no es la medida principal. La opción C se alinea con las acciones tardías de Hoover, como el establecimiento de programas de obras públicas limitados.

Answer:

C. He established a limited number of public works programs