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The Federal Government is the single largest employer in the US. As of January 2009, the Federal Government, excluding the Postal Service and soldiers, employed about 2.0 million civilian workers. The US labor force is about 150 million workers, so about 1 worker in 75 works for the Federal Government.
80% of Americans are in debt
1,228,026.2 Americans
"The average amount that Americans have in their savings is around the price range of $2,000 to $3,000."
Many Americans have a net worth of at least $10 million.
Hoover believed that the economy could correct itself if Americans remained confident, he also relied on voluntary actions from businesses to maintain this confidence. Lastly, he agreed to allow some government assistance to be used in efforts.
Because back then they were relying on the government a lot, so they could be safe.
Many Americans were in a desperate state when Roosevelt took office and he gave them hope through government assistance.
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The thinking was that among the population of Japanese Americans on the west coast there had to be spies, so the government collected everyone and put them in the camps. The people lost farms, homes, and businesses in the process. It wasn't right that the government did this.
African Americans received better service than in businesses owned by whites
African Americans received better service than in businesses owned by whites
African Americans received better service than in businesses owned by whites
African Americans received better service than in businesses owned by whites
To make money.
The Interstate Commerce Commission was created in attempt to increase control over American businesses in the late 1800s.
By the late-1800s, many Americans felt as though the laissez-faire type of government would be best to suit their economic needs. More republicans supported the government than other parties. This type of government did its best not to interfere with businesses.