Question

Who was the U.S. President at the start of the Great Depression, and what was his approach to the problems the depression caused? You will pick two answers here. (U3.1) TEKS - 16(B-D)(2 points) Responses His approach was to not offer government assistance because he believed in the concept of “rugged American individualism.” His approach was to not offer government assistance because he believed in the concept of “rugged American individualism.” Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover Franklin Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt His approach was the "Big Stick Policy" - to speak softly, but carry a big stick. His approach was the "Big Stick Policy" - to speak softly, but carry a big stick. Teddy Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt His approach was called the Big Deal which offered work programs to people.

Answer 1

The U.S. President at the start of the Great Depression was Herbert Hoover. His approach was to not offer government assistance because he believed in the concept of “rugged American individualism.”

So the correct responses are:

1. Herbert Hoover
2. His approach was to not offer government assistance because he believed in the concept of “rugged American individualism.”