Which of the following best summarizes Hoovers initial response to the Great Depression

Question

He believed the government should provide jobs for all Americans
He believed people should have invested more wisely
He believed private charities would meet all the needs of the poor
He believed in limited government intervention

Answer 1

The best summary of Hoover's initial response to the Great Depression is: He believed in limited government intervention.

Hoover was initially reluctant to involve the federal government significantly in economic recovery efforts, believing that the economy would self-correct and that local governments and private charities should take the lead in addressing the issues caused by the depression.