-How was Hoover connected to the economic crisis? Was Hoover's popular image fair? Explain.
-To what extent is political success (especially for a president) dependent on the economic status of the nation? Explain using examples, details, etc. In times of crisis - such as the early Depression (1929-32) or "Great Recession" (2007-2010), to what extent should the government take or push for strong, pro-active measures to help people impacted? Or, should the government generally let the economy alone and market forces play themselves out?