Hoover Himself (Background Knowledge) Flashcards
Hoover lost in the election of which year?
1932
As a whole, what did many blame Hoover for?
The Depression and its effects
Name the first school of thought on Hoover’s intervention.
Hoover intervened to an unprecedented extent
Name the second school of thought on Hoover’s intervention.
Hoover intervened but not sufficiently enough
Name the third school of thought on Hoover’s intervention.
Hoover’s intervention was ill-judged and prolonged the Depression
Finish Calvin Coolidge’s quote: “Secretary of Commerce and understudy of _______”.
“…everything else.”
Who defeated Hoover in the 1932 election?
Harding
After being defeated by Harding in 1932, what did Hoover become?
Secretary of Commerce
What political party did Hoover side with?
Republican
In 1917, what did Hoover become?
Food Administrator
When war broke out in 1914, where did Hoover head to?
The American Citizen’s Relief Committee
What were Hoover’s beliefs called?
Fundamentalist
Hoover’s book was called?
American Individualism
Hoover thought the Government should…?
…give the people the opportunity to solve their problems themselves.
In the eyes of Hoover, the Government should not what?
Intervene with the people’s issues
The basis of Rugged Individualism is what?
to be self-sustainable
Most of Hoover’s ideas were A) Implemented B) Ignored C) non-existent
A) Implemented
Hoover headed a commission which aimed to do what?
Prevent world famine
After his loss, Hoover became what?
An Elder Statesman
What was Hoover’s relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt like?
they used to be friends but after they split to join separate parties they no longer spoke. In the Presidential car Hoover barely spoke to FDR.
