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Hoover blamed the Depression on foreign economic collapse over which he had no control. 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 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.

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What was Roosevelts approach to the Great Depression?

roosevelts approach to the great depression was that he was ready to experiment with governments actions to deal with the nations crisis


When Great Economic Depression started?

There was no 2nd Great Depression. Many thought the Great Recession would be a great depression but that was not the case. In reality, the economy was not even close to another great depression. The great depression included such things as wage fixing and pricing fixing by the government, excess public debt from WW1, Smoot-Hawley act, etc. The Great Recession was just a financial breakdown, which is bad, but not a GD.


Why wasn't Herbert Hoover's approach to ending the Great Depression successful?

He was voted out of office before his plan could work. It takes some time to end a great depression.


How did Hoovers belief in rugged individualism shape his policies during the Great Depression?

Hoover's belief in rugged individualism shaped his policies based on self government and equal opportunity with little charity.


What was American President Herbert Hoovers biggest mistake when faced with the Great Depression?

Herbert Hoover's biggest mistake during the Great Depression was his reliance on voluntary measures and a hands-off approach to the economy, believing that the market would correct itself without significant government intervention. He hesitated to implement direct federal relief and failed to adequately address the needs of the millions suffering from unemployment and poverty. This lack of decisive action and the belief in limited government exacerbated the economic crisis, leading to widespread discontent and a loss of faith in his leadership. Ultimately, his policies were seen as insufficient to combat the depths of the Great Depression.

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President hoovers overall plan to deal with the great depression was to?

allow voluntary actions to resolve it


What was Roosevelts approach to the Great Depression?

roosevelts approach to the great depression was that he was ready to experiment with governments actions to deal with the nations crisis


How did Hoover's philosophy shape his approach to the Great Depression?

He was an engineer who took a practical approach to the problems during the "Great Depression". He wanted to see a nation built of farmers and home owners.


How did the economy respond to hoovers efforts?

Hoover bailed out the failing banks and big businesses with Federal money. The result was a market crash, and the Great Depression.


What are hoovers?

A Hoover pocket, also called a Hoover flag, was when people would pull out the flaps of their pockets to show that they had no money. It originated from the Great Depression.


Why do you think voters did not listen to Hoovers ideas about government?

beacuse during great depression they blamed him for it so great


When Great Economic Depression started?

There was no 2nd Great Depression. Many thought the Great Recession would be a great depression but that was not the case. In reality, the economy was not even close to another great depression. The great depression included such things as wage fixing and pricing fixing by the government, excess public debt from WW1, Smoot-Hawley act, etc. The Great Recession was just a financial breakdown, which is bad, but not a GD.


Why wasn't Herbert Hoover's approach to ending the Great Depression successful?

He was voted out of office before his plan could work. It takes some time to end a great depression.


How did Hoovers belief in rugged individualism shape his policies during the Great Depression?

Hoover's belief in rugged individualism shaped his policies based on self government and equal opportunity with little charity.


What was American President Herbert Hoovers biggest mistake when faced with the Great Depression?

Herbert Hoover's biggest mistake during the Great Depression was his reliance on voluntary measures and a hands-off approach to the economy, believing that the market would correct itself without significant government intervention. He hesitated to implement direct federal relief and failed to adequately address the needs of the millions suffering from unemployment and poverty. This lack of decisive action and the belief in limited government exacerbated the economic crisis, leading to widespread discontent and a loss of faith in his leadership. Ultimately, his policies were seen as insufficient to combat the depths of the Great Depression.


Who where some of the US leader during the Great Depression?

President Hoover (begining and was blamed for it.) president Theodor Roosevelt (Last part and honored for fixing the economy.)


What were hoovervilles?

Hoovervilles were shantytowns during President Hoovers term also during The Great DepressionYes, they were places where homless, jobless people lived. They consisted of small shacks. This was during the 1930's (The Great Depression)