Which of the following strategies did Hoover initially follow in response to the Great Depression? Select the two correct answers.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Hoover gave federal aid to the hungry, including the elderly and children.

Hoover gave federal aid to the hungry, including the elderly and children.

Hoover told American workers to work harder and watch their budgets.

Hoover told American workers to work harder and watch their budgets.

Hoover allowed businesses to stop production and pay workers as needed.

Hoover allowed businesses to stop production and pay workers as needed.

Hoover told business leaders that the crash was not a cause for concern.

Hoover told business leaders that the crash was not a cause for concern.

Hoover invested in many public works and government housing projects.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that reflect Hoover's initial response to the Great Depression are:

1. Hoover told American workers to work harder and watch their budgets.
2. Hoover told business leaders that the crash was not a cause for concern.

Hoover's initial approach emphasized individual effort and voluntary measures rather than direct federal intervention, which is reflected in these responses.