Question

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what was a misconception that the public had about the hoover administration?
o a. hoover did nothing to help correct the great depression.
o b. hoover thought that only through limited government involvement would the market correct itself.
o c. hoover thought the stock market was rigged.
o d. both a and b.

Explanation:

The public wrongly believed Hoover did nothing. In reality, he took actions like creating public works projects. Option b is a correct belief about his approach (limited government), not a misconception. Option c has no basis. So the misconception is option a.

Answer:

A. Hoover did nothing to help correct the Great Depression.