Which was not a source of weakness in the U. S. economy during Herbert Hoover's presidency? A. business owners paying workers unjustly low wages B. government programs that gave jobs to the unemployed C. investors speculating in an unregulated stock market D. monopolies engaged in unfair business practices

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10 August, 00:30

Which was not a source of weakness in the U. S. economy during Herbert Hoover's presidency? A. business owners paying workers unjustly low wages B. government programs that gave jobs to the unemployed C. investors speculating in an unregulated stock market D. monopolies engaged in unfair business practices

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B. Government programs that gave jobs to the unemployed.

That government policy did not come into play until much later when the next president, Roosevelt, steps up to power after Hoover's term, due to the public's disgruntlement at his less than satisfactory performance.