Business failures/ huge decrease in production CLOSURE: What role should the government have in the economy, and/or concerning hardships of individual citizens? Brainstorm actions the government could take to address the issues during the Depression. What would you support? Why? Bank failures Business failures/ huge decrease in production Unemployment Homelessness/ starvation

The Great Depression…. And economic problems, citizen suffering in general 1- What can the government do? 2- What should the government do?

According to his belief in the “rugged individualism” of Americans described above, why did Hoover believe that the federal government should not directly help the needy during the Depression?  

“Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body - the producers and consumers themselves.”

“It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.”

“Every time we find solutions outside of government, we have not only strengthened our character, but we have preserved our sense of real government.”

“Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.”

According to Hoover’s philosophy and quotes…….   According to Hoover’s philosophy and quotes……. Should the government play an important role in the economy? How will the economy recover if the government does nothing? 1-10; Why?

Bonus Army…

Election of 1932

Like gangbusters with great excitement and speed. (From the phrase "Come on like gangbusters," a 1930s radio show that "came on" with lots of noise and excitement.)