The Great Depression

The Great Depression plunged the nation into a profound crisis. Compare and contrast the ways in which President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the crisis. How were their approaches similar? How did they differ? In your answer, include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages (the “pros and cons”) of each president’s approach. BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE TOPIC QUESTION. Opening paragraph should have a thesis statement.

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