18.3 PPT

Multiple Choice

What groups did President Hoover bring together in his effort to promote economic recovery during the Great Depression?

• The heads of banks, railroads, big business, labor, and government

• Only the heads of banks and railroads

• Big business and government only

• Labor and government only

Multiple Choice

Why did President Hoover refuse to increase government spending or taxes during the Great Depression?

• He feared deficit spending would delay economic recovery.

• He wanted to increase public works spending.

• He believed in high government intervention.

• He thought it would help the Republican Party.

Open Ended

What actions did President Hoover take to try to pump money into the economy, and why were they not successful?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were measures taken by the government in 1932 to provide relief during the Great Depression? (2)

• Creation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)

• Passing the Emergency Relief and Construction Act

• Direct federal relief to individuals

• Lowering taxes for the wealthy

Open Ended

How did economic discontent in 1931 lead to changes in the behavior of farmers and the general public?

Multiple Choice

What was the Bonus Army advocating for in Washington, D.C.?

• The immediate payment of a bonus promised to World War I veterans

• The election of Walter Waters to Congress

• The construction of a shantytown near the Capitol

• The resignation of President Hoover

Multiple Choice

What was the political consequence for President Hoover after the attack on the Bonus Army?

• He gained popularity for his decisive action.

• He was praised for his handling of the situation.

• His image suffered, and he faced a strong opponent in the upcoming election.

• He secured a second term as President with ease.

Multiple Choice

What action did President Hoover eventually order to address the situation with the Bonus Army?

• He ordered the U.S. Army to negotiate with the veterans.

• He ordered the U.S. Army to provide shelter for the veterans.

• He ordered the U.S. Army to drive the Bonus Army from the capital.

• He ordered immediate payment to the veterans.

Open Ended

What was the Bonus Army, and how did President Hoover respond to their demands in 1932?

Open Ended

How did the actions of the Bonus Army and the government's response impact public opinion of President Hoover?

Open Ended

Reflecting on Hoover's response to the Great Depression, what do you think were the strengths and weaknesses of his approach to promoting recovery?