Question

(teks us.16.d)
read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.
the whole of our governmental machinery was devised for the purpose that... we give incentive and equality of opportunity to every individual to rise to that highest achievement of which he is capable.... the spread of government destroys initiative and thus destroys character.... there is an entirely different avenue by which we may both resist this drift to centralized government and at the same time meet a multitude of problems. that is to strengthen in the nation a sense and an organization of self-help....
—president herbert hoover, radio address, february 12, 1931
how did this response to the great depression differ from the ideas of franklin d. roosevelt?
hoover wanted to limit the role of the federal government in managing the crisis.
roosevelt wanted state governments to regulate private business activity.
hoover wanted to implement social welfare programs to provide for the poor.
roosevelt wanted private charities to take responsibility for relief efforts.

Explanation:

Hoover's statement emphasizes self - help and resistance to centralized government (as seen in "resist this drift to centralized government and... self - help"). Roosevelt, on the other hand, was known for a more active federal government role (New Deal programs). The first option aligns with Hoover's view of limiting the federal government's role. The second option is incorrect as Roosevelt focused more on federal regulation. The third option is wrong because Hoover was reluctant to implement extensive social welfare (as per his emphasis on self - help). The fourth option is incorrect as Roosevelt relied more on government, not private charities for relief.

Answer:

Hoover wanted to limit the role of the federal government in managing the crisis.