How did Herbert Hoover's beliefs about business and government affect the economy?

A. Hoover wanted the government to take a strong role, but nothing worked.

B. Hoover believed the government should take strong and immediate action, which angered businesses.

C. Hoover's belief in nonintervention kept the government from responding quickly and deepened the depression.

D. Hoover thought businesses should seek direction from government, but most refused.

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11 January, 08:07

How did Herbert Hoover's beliefs about business and government affect the economy?

A. Hoover wanted the government to take a strong role, but nothing worked.

B. Hoover believed the government should take strong and immediate action, which angered businesses.

C. Hoover's belief in nonintervention kept the government from responding quickly and deepened the depression.

D. Hoover thought businesses should seek direction from government, but most refused.

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Justus Carson · Answer 1

C. As a conservative, he supported the trickle down effect, and didn't really do all that much. When FDR came, he changed this radically with his new deal.