Some of Hoover's policies included:
* The Smoot-Hawley Tariff: This tariff act raised taxes on imported goods, which made it more expensive for Americans to buy foreign goods. This led to a decrease in international trade and a decline in the global economy.
* The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC): This government-sponsored corporation was created to lend money to struggling businesses. The RFC was largely ineffective at preventing bank failures and the collapse of the economy.
* The Hoover Dam: This dam was built to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water to the Southwest. The dam was a major engineering feat, but it did not do much to help the economy.
Hoover's policies were largely unsuccessful at ending the Great Depression. The depression continued for many years after he left office, and it had a devastating impact on the American economy and society.
In conclusion, Hoover's policies during the Great Depression were generally unsuccessful and he is often blamed for the long-lasting effects of the economic crisis.
