economic theory of hoover to involve federal resources, 

"If we throw money to big corporations and businesses, they will hire more workers, which will lead to more income for those who need it, getting the economy going again."

people do not do what they are supposed to do with this money and so it fails.

if people had followed the idea as it was intended, it would have worked.

In 1932, all the veterans want their bonus early, so they protest

Hoover feels for them, talks to congress.. They vote no. they say they do not have the money to pay

Hoover asks General Douglas Macarthur to help, but Douglas uses force (tear gas).

the public disagreed with the violence used on our veterans and hoover takes blame for it, even though it was not his doing

FDR's wife

first lady for 12 years & very involved with the people, uses her time to tour the country and meet people's needs

Influential to FDR's new deal policies

Sets a precedent for future first ladies

program established to create more public works programs:

built and improved a good part of the nation's highways, dredged rivers/harbors, promoted soil conservation