AQA GCSE History · 8145
Paper 1
Hoover’s belief that people should support themselves through their own efforts rather than depend on direct government assistance.
Revise: Society during the DepressionHoover believed in rugged individualism: Americans should rely on their own efforts rather than direct government support. He feared that federal handouts would weaken self-reliance and encourage dependency. He therefore initially relied heavily on charities, local assistance and voluntary cooperation.
- Revise: Effectiveness of the New Deal
The belief that people should support themselves through their own efforts rather than rely on government assistance.