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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Effects of the Great Depression

Question 3 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

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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