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Hoover Struggles with the Depression

Hoover Struggles with the Depression. Ch. 14 Section 3. Philosophy. Foster cooperation b/n competing groups Rugged individualism Hoover opposed direct relief. Hoover blamed for Depression. Boulder Dam. Provides electricity Water supply enabled growth of CA massive agri-conomy.

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Hoover Struggles with the Depression

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  1. Hoover Struggles with the Depression Ch. 14 Section 3

  2. Philosophy Foster cooperation b/n competing groups Rugged individualism Hoover opposed direct relief

  3. Hoover blamed for Depression

  4. Boulder Dam • Provides electricity • Water supply enabled growth of CA massive agri-conomy

  5. 1930 Elections • Democrats gain seats in Congress • Hoover blamed for shattered economy • Hoovervilles= shantytowns • Hoover blankets= newspapers • Hoover flags= inside out empty pockets

  6. Hoover Takes Action • Backs Fed Farm Board • Fed. Home Loan Bank Act-mortgage relief • RFC- authorized $2 billion for large corps • Too little, too late

  7. Bonus Army • WWI vets wanted their bonus • Congress says no • Gassed by US Army

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