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What did president hoover see as problems with government-paid public works jobs?
Public works jobs cost the government money which it does not have and tend to make people dependent on the federal government. They usually produce little of actual value and serve only to keep people employed.
What 2 major strategies did president Hoover use to promote economic recovery?
In 1922 Hoover wrote a book American individualism, presented arguements that the government should not help out individual americans because it would not improve the economy. He called in " rugged individualism" By 1931, Hoover increased funding for public works, or goverment finianced building projects in hopes to give construction jobs to those jobs lost in the private sector.
What subject was Herbert Hoover good at?
i think that herbert hoover was most likely good at polotics, because why else would he be a president? herbert hoover did polotics, and math the best.
How did Herbert Hoover get to be president?
In 1919, after spending time in post-war Europe, Hoover was approached by several prominent Democrats - including a young Franklin D. Roosevelt - who told him he would make a great presidential candidate. President Wilson even stated privately he thought Hoover would be his successor.
Which fact would you select to support the statement that the majority of Americans blamed President Hoover for the Great 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.
What president would talk to his wife in Chinese when they did not want to be over heard?
Herbert Hoover
Did hoover get paid for being president?
He would have, but he did not need the money and so refused payment.
What did President Hoover believe about government relief programs?
it would undermine individual character.
What president spoke to his wife in Chinese so know one would overhear?
Herbet Hoover
How old was Herbert Hoover when he died?
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States (1929-1933). In June, 1928, the Republican Party chose Herbert Hoover as its candidate for President of the United States. In November, 1928, Herbert Hoover was elected President of the United States. He was 54 years of age.
What types of federal aid did president Herbert Hoover offer?
President Hoover was looking for ways to help the country out of the Great Depression. He offered federal aid to banks and businesses hoping this in turn would help the citizens.
Why did President Hoover responded cautiously to the Great Depression?
He thought the business cycle would correct itself.
