During the first year of his presidency in 1929, Herbert Hoover did not achieve much success in addressing the Great Depression. However, his administration did initiate some measures to address the economic crisis.
The best answer among the options provided would be:
A. Hoover funded programs that created jobs for the unemployed.
Hoover did take some steps to support public works and job creation, although many of his efforts were criticized as being too little and too late.
The other options, while they may relate to his administration's actions at various times, do not accurately reflect his significant achievements during the first year of his presidency. For instance:
- B. Hoover funded the arts. This is more associated with later administrations.
- C. Hoover targeted organized crime, leading to the arrest of Al Capone. Hoover's presidency did not notably involve the arrest of Al Capone; this was more closely associated with law enforcement efforts in the 1930s.
- D. Hoover regulated the business practices that had caused the depression. Hoover was more focused on voluntary measures rather than direct regulation during his initial year.
Thus, option A is the most accurate.