Question

The photo below shows men waiting in line for free coffee and doughnuts. Knowing Hoover'sapproach to the Depression, who do you think was most likely responsible for providing thistype of aid to the unemployed?
(1 point)
federal and state governments
state governments
private agencies
struggling businesses

Answer 1

During Herbert Hoover's presidency, his approach to the Great Depression was characterized by a belief in limited government intervention and reliance on private enterprise and local organizations for relief efforts. Therefore, the most likely source responsible for providing aid such as free coffee and doughnuts to the unemployed would be:

**private agencies**

Hoover encouraged volunteerism and private charitable organizations to assist those in need, rather than direct federal relief programs.