Read the following excerpt from Hoover's 1930 State of the Union address

Question

Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body-the producers and consumers themselves. Recovery can be expedited and its effects mitigated by cooperative action. That cooperation requires that every individual should sustain faith and courage, co that each should maintain his self-reliance, that each and every one should search for methods of improving his business or service, that the vast majority whose income is unimpaired should not hoard out of fear but should pursue their normal living and recreations.

What is Hoover's tone toward Arnerica's future in this passage?

◎☐ A. Cautiously optimistic

B. Pessimistic and uncertain

C. Confident and positive

D. Concerned and anxious

Answer 1

A. Cautiously optimistic

Hoover's tone in this passage suggests that he believes in the ability of the American people to heal the economic wounds and expedite recovery through cooperation and individual action. While he recognizes the challenges ahead, he maintains faith and courage in the American people's ability to improve their circumstances.