As Herbert Hoover entered the presidency in 1929, all of the following were true of him EXCEPT that he
A. was a self-made millionaire.
B. had headed a successful mine engineering firm.
C. was a self-preoccupied investment banker.
D. enjoyed a reputation as a humanitarian.
Answer: C
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A) linked to world trade networks B) culturally united C) expansionist D) politically fragmented
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