Read the excerpt from Herbert Hoover’s “Rugged Individualism” speech, delivered on October 22, 1928.

Choose the two highlighted examples that best emphasize why Hoover supported a limited federal response to the onset of the Great Depression.

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To properly choose the two highlighted examples from Herbert Hoover's "Rugged Individualism" speech that best emphasize his support for a limited federal response during the onset of the Great Depression, you would typically look for passages that reflect his belief in personal responsibility, self-reliance, and minimal government intervention in the economy.

While I can't access the specific text from the speech, examples that would fit Hoover's philosophy might include:

  1. References to the importance of individual initiative and personal responsibility in overcoming challenges.
  2. Statements about the dangers of a too-active government response or potential overreach, suggesting that federal intervention could undermine self-reliance and the American spirit.

If you can provide specific examples from the text, I would be happy to help identify which two best highlight Hoover's stance!