I am studying the Great Depression and I understnad it pretty well except for all the factors dealing with Presidents at the time. Can you help please?

Question

How did Hoover respond to the Great Depression? How did the public view him, and use his name to define hard times?

Answer 1

These sites should help you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover#Great_Depression

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1642.html

Answer 2

Thank you! The last one really helped.
Can you help me find info on FDR, please?

How did FDR assert authouity in his first 100 days?

Thanks

Answer 3

You're welcome.

http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/First100days.htm

http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/history/2009/02/12/the-first-100-days-franklin-roosevelt-pioneered-the-100-day-concept.html

Answer 4

Thank you! :)