Which of the Following Statements Best Assesses Herbert Hoover's Qualification

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best assesses Herbert Hoover's qualification for the presidency in 1928?

• A) He could point to a decade of experience as an elected official.
• B) His modest upbringing in rural Iowa had equipped him with a natural affability and charm.
• C) His bold embrace of government regulation as a tool for economic development made him stand out among laissez-faire Republicans.
• D) His skill in economic planning and the organization of food relief made him a good choice for both good and hard times.
• E) His courage under fire in World War I made him a role model similar to one of his predecessors, Theodore Roosevelt.

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