Hoover's Early Efforts to End the Depression Included

question 21

Multiple Choice

Hoover's early efforts to end the Depression included:

• A) cutbacks in public works, to shore up the public treasury
• B) a stricter credit policy by the Federal Reserve, to stop the flow of "easy money" available for speculation
• C) an increase in aid to farmers, to allow them to produce more
• D) asking businessmen to maintain wages and avoid layoffs, in order to keep purchasing power strong
• E) extending federal loans to individuals

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition and texture due to extreme heat and pressure conditions.

Wedge-Shaped Zone

A geological area characterized by its wedge or triangular shape, often indicating tectonic activity or sediment accrual at plate boundaries.

Accretionary Prism

A geological structure formed by the accumulation of sedimentary and oceanic plate material scraped off a subducting plate, typically found at convergent plate boundaries.