Early Republican Attempts to Deal With The Depression

Early Republican Attempts to Deal With The Depression

1. Many people lost their homes

   • Shanty towns were built
     • HOOVERVILLES

2. Hoover believed that everything would sort itself out

   • Did not help the unemployed
   • Thought that people should not expect help from the government and charities

3. Hoover have $4million to the states to open up soup kitchens

4. Created jobs by building the Hoover Dam

5. Gave $300 million to the states to provide support for the unemployed

   • Only $30 million used