Question

In 3 sentences, describe the Hoover administration's initial response to the Great Depression. Choose 2 examples . Write in 6th grader’s responses

Answer 1

When the Great Depression began, President Hoover thought that the economy would fix itself without much help from the government. He tried to help by creating programs like the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which gave loans to businesses to keep them running. However, many people were still struggling, and his actions weren't enough to make a big difference in their lives.