Which of the following strategies did Hoover initially follow in response to the Great Depression? Select
the two correct answers.
A. Hoover gave federal aid to the hungry, including the elderly and children.
B. Hoover told American workers to work harder and watch their budgets.
C. Hoover allowed businesses to stop production and pay workers as needed.
D. Hoover told business leaders that the crash was not a cause for concern.
E. Hoover invested in many public works and government housing projects.