Question

What was Herbert Hoover’s general response to the Great Depression?

Question 4 options:

To enact legislation to regulate banks

To not interfere and let the market correct itself

To authorize federal loans to assist individual families

To intervene through the creation of public works programs

Answer 1

Herbert Hoover’s general response to the Great Depression was **to not interfere and let the market correct itself**. He initially believed that the economy would recover on its own and was hesitant to provide direct federal relief or intervene heavily in economic matters. While he did eventually support some measures, such as public works programs, his overall philosophy leaned towards limited government intervention.