Herbert Hoover's approach to the economic challenges during the Great Depression was characterized by limited government intervention. While he did implement some programs to provide relief, these efforts were often seen as insufficient compared to the scale of the crisis.
From your options, Hoover did support funding for organizations like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, which provided assistance to those in need. However, direct government aid to individuals was limited in comparison to what came later under Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
To summarize:
- Funded the Red Cross and the Salvation Army: Yes, this aligns with Hoover's limited interventions.
- Provided money for direct aid to those in need: This was not a major aspect of Hoover's response; his administration generally avoided direct aid.
So, the first option (funded the Red Cross and the Salvation Army) reflects Hoover's relief efforts during that time.