This activity explores the point of view of President Herbert Hoover as he reflects on leading the nation during the early years of the Great Depression. Students will examine his perspective on the sudden economic collapse, his belief in volunteerism and limited government, and the criticism he faced from a struggling nation. Through his reflections, they will analyze how Hoover’s policies, such as the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and his cautious approach to federal intervention shaped the national response—and how public frustration grew as the crisis deepened.
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Herbert Hoover on the Great Depression POV with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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