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he didn't want people to depend on the government
Herbert Hoover
Hoover was blamed for the nation's economic problems because he thought that the best way to fix the economy was to let the economy fix it's self (do nothing).
While not believing in charity by the government, Hoover did try and help the economic mess that began during his administration. He gave much of his money to charity and encouraged Americans to do the same. He broke with Republicans and did away with the taxes that had been placed on citizens during the Coolidge administration. He thought that would allow for more income being spent to help the economy rebound. He spent $500 million a year on public works and government programs to build or improve government properties. The most famous was the Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Congress established the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (continued by FDR) which created an agency to help banks, railroads, and other key businesses to stay in business thus helping the economy. All of these things could not stem the tide of the economic collapse. Hoover believed in a balanced budget and not pumping government money into the economy. He believed in "rugged individualism" and relied on the individual, the churches and private charities, and the local and state governments to handle most of the economic help that was needed.
Herbert hoover saw unparalled prosperity across the country about the US economy as he campaigned for president in 1928.
he called for minimal government role in changing the economy.
Herbert Hoover
he didn't want people to depend on the government
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President Hoover believed in limited government intervention in the economy and thought that the economy would naturally recover on its own. He was also concerned about the potential for increased government spending and debt. Additionally, Hoover believed that direct relief to the unemployed could discourage them from seeking work. He did implement some limited measures, such as creating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, but these efforts were criticized as being too little and too late.
President Hoover called for a minimal government role in changing the economy.
Hoover felt constrained by the traditional limits of the federal government. Basically, he was criticized for not being more like Roosevelt -- for not proposing more government intervention into the economy and not creating more government jobs and subsides.
President Hoover called for a minimal government role in changing the economy.
What effort did Hoover make to alleviate the problem caused by the depression
Hoover himself came to symbolize the failures of the federal government. President Hoover Hoover expanded civil service coverage of Federal positions, and canceled private oil leases on government lands.