How did Hoover's belief that Americans should maintain their individualism affect his response to the Depression?

A. He led efforts to loan money to Hoovervilles.

B. He let the Depression continue until World War II.

C. He hired one thousand economists to advise him.

D. He wanted to provide indirect aid to people.

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Jazlene

15 October, 19:58

How did Hoover's belief that Americans should maintain their individualism affect his response to the Depression?

A. He led efforts to loan money to Hoovervilles.

B. He let the Depression continue until World War II.

C. He hired one thousand economists to advise him.

D. He wanted to provide indirect aid to people.

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Perez · Answer 1

Letter D is the correct answer.

Hoover wanted to violate the laissez-faire principles, which was a doctrine that did not allow the government to intervine in the economy in times of crisis. The actual plan of Hoover was to provide indirect aid to people by increasing the State interventionism.