Today we began by talking about MLK. He was assisnated, had a couple kids, and a dream. I personally think that we should've not had school today, but then again....early out? I hope so.
We then reviewed what we've been talking about for the past week: Dust bowl, stock market, city life, women, children, rural life, Hoover, suicide, disease etc,.
- Hoover's Philosphy
We moved on to discussing Hoover's Philosphy....OR WE TRIED!? No one had this topic. Foiled again.
So Bruns took over. He said that he believed in "rugged individualism", that people need to figure things out for themselves. The government don't need to step in, its not their responsibility. Its the responsibility of privately funded organizations who set out to do so. The government was supposed to be as non-existant as possible, which I agree with. However, This didn't go over well for him; citizens in the depression WANTED government help.
Even the policy of lazzaiz-faire, that was so important to America in the past, was not supported by the people. They demanded help, but Hoover didn't want to give it. He wanted the people to be patient.
- Trickle-down theory
Hoover believed that the trickle-down theory would work, that people would spend, and others would benefit. But, this theory works in YEARS, not in days. People needed help immediatly, but Hoover couldn't/ wouldn't provide it.
- Boulder-Dam Project
It was later named the Hoover Dam. It provides electricity and jobs, along with the obvious benefit of preventing flooding.
The dams were so vital, because the government could tax the electricity generated from them and ultimately, the project would be paid for, and would generate more income. Yay :P
- Democrats win 1930 election
Well, this is pretty common stuff. The people didn't like how the Republican's handled things, so they elected a Democrat in the next term. They elected the oppostie of what they had.This happens now. Bush-Obama, Obama- SARAH PALIN!? (Let's hope not).
- Bonus Army
I am confused by what Conrad is saying. He isn't making sense. I'm drifting in and out, but still. I'm confused. But then Drea said that WW1 vets wanted money NOW for their service, because of tough economic times, but only one congressmen agreed with that, so it didn't happen. Hoover was then a huge jerk and tear-gassed protestors who marched upon the white house.
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