Which assessment of Herbert Hoover's presidency is most accurate?
a. Although he did not cause the stock market crash, Hoover deserves criticism for his inadequate response to it.
b. Hoover disapproved of American capitalism and therefore attempted to forestall any concrete solutions to the Depression.
c. Hoover pledged a great deal of direct federal aid to unemployed Americans, overtaxing the federal budget and worsening the financial crisis.
d. Hoover's policies caused the stock market crash and subsequent depression.
Ans: a. Although he did not cause the stock market crash, Hoover deserves criticism for his inadequate response to it.
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A. legal systems B. militaries C. educational systems D. trade networks
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