(The presidency of Herbert Hoover & his response to the Depression, 1929-1933) Hoover's belief & background Flashcards
1
Q
Hoover was a ________ man.
A
Self-made
2
Q
What did Hoover believe in?
A
Humanitarian aid & charity but stuck to traditional conservative view of limited govt intervention.
3
Q
What is significant about Hoover regarding previous presidents?
What is to be noted, despite this?
A
Intervened more than any previous President.
The measures he took were inadequate & sometimes made things worse.
4
Q
Hoover believed in voluntarism.
What is this?
A
Charities, states & people help each other - not direct govt relief.
5
Q
Hoover believed in American individualism.
What is this?
A
Self-help - everyone can be successful if they worked hard enough.
