What is the “American system” of political, social and economic life, and upon what principles and aspirations does it rest?
What is the role of the national government in both promoting progress and dealing with great national crises and emergencies?
What are Hoover’s specific objections to Roosevelt’s New Deal proposals, and why does he especially disagree with the claim that America has reached the height of its development?
Students should understand or have knowledge of:
Key People: Hoover, FDR
Key Ideas: Laissez-faire economy vs government interventions
Key Events: Great Depression, New Deal
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