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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Boom and Bust

Question 4 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

What was the purpose of Hoover’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation?

Answer
A
to raise taxes on foreign imports
B
to open soup kitchens and bread lines
C
to provide loans and resources to businesses
D
to give direct aid to Americans

Explanation

Hoover created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) to support banks, railroads, and other businesses by providing loans and financial resources. The goal was to help businesses stay open and strengthen the economy, rather than give direct relief to individuals. Therefore, the correct choice is providing loans and resources to businesses.

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