OpenStax
Open Stax: Great Depression 1929 1932: Assessing Hoover Years on Eve of New Deal
Examines Herbert Hoover's time as President, what went well and what didn't, as well as whether perceptions about his legacy are accurate and unbiased. Looks at his foreign policy and how he dealt with civil rights.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
Digital History
Digital History: President Hoover
President Herbert Hoover spent his life in public service, and was a very intelligent man, but he was not able to see the problems caused by the Great Depression. Read about his comments and presidential actions in dealing with this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Looks at the administration of Herbert Hoover who took office just as the stock market was about to crash in 1929. Looks at his early life, his policies at home and abroad, and his efforts to combat the impact of the Great Depression.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Crash of '29
Describes what led to the stock market crash of 1929, what initiatives President Herbert Hoover took to try to recover from it, and what the results were.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Herbert Hoover
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Herbert Hoover and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Bonus Army
This article on the Bonus Army provides 20 detailed facts and a summary of the Bonus Army march by veterans of WW1 in 1932.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Lindbergh Kidnapping
This article on the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping provides 26 detailed facts and a summary of one of the important events during the Hoover presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Causes of the Great Depression
Article provides detailed facts that explain the causes of the Great Depression.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Great Depression
Comprehensive resource provides 39 detailed facts about the Great Depression and what happened to the American people during this devastating time.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Dust Bowl
Discover the causes, effects, the Black Blizzards, and the response to the Dust Bowl.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Shanty Town Facts
Facts on Shanty Towns (Hoovervilles)that were makeshift camps set up by the homeless during the Depression.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hoover Dam
Article provides statistics and facts about the Hoover Dam, the powerplant, and Lake Mead.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Great Depression Poverty
Detailed discussion of the effects of poverty and poverty levels during the Great Depression.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Long Bull Market
The Long Bull Market of the 1920s saw share prices on the stock market soar and its collapse contributed to the Great Depression.
Digital History
Digital History: Herbert Hoover
A brief look at Herbert Hoover as he became president in 1929. Read about his political experience, and see what was about to sink his presidency.