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Coolidge Hoover F.D. RooseveltOn Government and the Economy "The business of America is business." "I do not believe that the power and the duty of the general government ought to be extended to the relief of individual suffering." “This nation asks for action, and action now. We must act quickly."On What Could Be Done About the Depression "...as I look about me I see nothing to give ground for hope...nothing of man." "We are at the end of our string. There is nothing more we can do." "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another."Which president do you think believed that government had a duty to help individuals in need? What is your evidence?Answer Key:Coolidge Hoover F.D. RooseveltOn Government and the Economy Answers will vary, but should be similar to: The government's job is to support businesses. Answers will vary, but should be similar to: The government does not have the power or responsibility to give aid to individual citizens. Answers will vary, but should be similar to: The government must step in to solve the problem because the people demand it.On What Could Be Done About the Depression Answers will vary, but should be similar to: I cannot see any human solution to the problem. Answers will vary, but should be similar to: The government cannot do anything more than it has already done to solve the problem. Answers will vary, but should be similar to: It is logical to try a solution and if it doesn't work, try something else.Answers will vary, but evidence should relate to the viewpoint of the individual president your student selected.Award 1 point for naming the president. Award 3 points for supporting evidence from government and the economy and 3 points for supporting evidence from what could be done about the Depression. Award a maximum of 7 points.Enter student points:

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Based on the information provided, the president who believed that government had a duty to help individuals in need was **Franklin D. Roosevelt**.

**Evidence from On Government and the Economy:**
- Roosevelt's quote, "This nation asks for action, and action now. We must act quickly," indicates a belief in the government's obligation to respond to the needs of the people, especially in crisis times like the Great Depression.

**Evidence from What Could Be Done About the Depression:**
- Roosevelt's approach of saying, "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another," suggests that he was willing to experiment with various solutions to directly address the suffering of individuals, reflecting a proactive governmental stance.

**Scoring:**
- **President:** Franklin D. Roosevelt (1 point)
- **Supporting Evidence from Government and the Economy:** 3 points
- **Supporting Evidence from What Could Be Done About the Depression:** 3 points

**Total Points:** 7 points

If you'd like to enter student points, you can note that the total would be 7 points for a response about F.D. Roosevelt.