Question

What was one of the first things President Hoover did to combat the effects of the Great Depression?

He did nothing, thinking the economic crisis would mend itself with time.
He refused to pass the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, which would have lowered rates.
He sought passage of the controversial National Industrial Recovery Act.
He asked businesses to decrease production and increase employment.

Answer 1

A. He did nothing, thinking the economic crisis would mend itself with time.

Answer 2

He did nothing, thinking the economic crisis would mend itself with time.