Question

Which of the following best exemplifies the public opinion of Herbert Hoover during the presidential election of 1932?(1 point)ResponsesVoters waved “Hoover flags” when they went to cast their ballots for Hoover during the presidential election.Voters waved “Hoover flags” when they went to cast their ballots for Hoover during the presidential election.Most Americans believed wholeheartedly that Hoover was responsible for starting the Great Depression.Most Americans believed wholeheartedly that Hoover was responsible for starting the Great Depression.The term “Hoover blankets” was used to describe the newspapers used by homeless people to keep warm.The term “Hoover blankets” was used to describe the newspapers used by homeless people to keep warm.Newspapers concluded that Hoover had done all he could in response to the stock market crash.

Answer 1

The term “Hoover blankets” was used to describe the newspapers used by homeless people to keep warm.

This shows the widespread public resentment and blame directed at Hoover (see also “Hoovervilles” and “Hoover flags” as negative nicknames).