2. President Herbert Hoover lost credibility as the nation slid deeper into the

2. President Herbert Hoover lost credibility as the nation slid deeper into the depression because
a. he made several optimistic claims about the economy.
b. he encouraged decreasing the supply of consumer goods.
c. he wanted to claim credit if the economy improved.
d. he supported direct relief for people out of work.
e. he relied on private charities to provide assistance.