History of the United States II / Unit 10 USH2 1360 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Hoover's Philosophy
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The idea
Herbert Hoover believed in rugged individualism and opposed direct federal relief, which he thought would destroy the character of those who received it.
In practice
Hoover in nineteen thirty declaring that the worst is behind us.
Where people slip
In nineteen twenty-nine he had called any lack of confidence in business foolish. His optimism became part of his reputation.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
- Nothing. This is a starting point.
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