Herbert Hoover Vs Rooservelt

Question 1

How did hoover handle the depression

Answer 1

Still believed that the federal government shouldnt get involved

Put more tax on foreign goods to make American ones seem cheaper

Lent money to businesses

He was increasingly mocked and blamed
Shanty towns became known as hoovervilles

Bonus march 1932, 20000 unemployed vetrans asked for there war bonus to be paid early, hoover didn’t speak with them and they were driven away

Question 2

How did rooservelt handle the depression

Answer 2

Told people his policy’s were
Relief
Recovery
Reform

Spoke charismatically and effectively