Question

What was a major difference in the political platforms of Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith?

Hoover believed in repealing Prohibition laws, while Smith wanted to maintain the status quo.

Hoover's campaign focused on business interests, while Smith's focused on helping struggling farmers.

Smith believed the government should have a tighter rein on the economy, while Hoover believed in loose regulations.

Smith favored buying farm surpluses, while Hoover believed in funding organizations that would help farmers with the surpluses.

Answer 1

"Smith favored buying farm surpluses, while Hoover believed in funding organizations that would help farmers with the surpluses" is the one among the following that was a major difference in the political platforms of Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D".

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: Smith favored buying farm surpluses, while Hoover believed in funding organizations that would help farmers with the surpluses.

In their approach, alfred smith tend to favour socialism approach that give the government more control over the resources.

Herbert hoover on the other hand favour capitalism approach that give the companies/private sectors more control over the resources.