As you’ve seen from this week’s resources, President Hoover and President Roosevelt took different stances concerning the Great Depression. What were the causes of the Great Depression? Compare and contrast Hoover and Roosevelt’s response to the crisis. How did they illustrate American’s changing attitudes of government intervention?

Discuss the transition from laissez-faire to federal government intervention in business and governmental programs found in the Three R’s of the New Deal. Remember to bring in material from this week’s readings and media to support your argument.

Must be 200 words