How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies in fighting the Great Depression differ from the earlier policies supported by President Hoover? (1 point)
New Deal policies paid farmers to produce more crops and livestock to make up for earlier losses.
New Deal policies withdrew financial support provided by the federal government and led to higher unemployment.
New Deal policies led to greater involvement by the federal government in providing direct assistance to those in need.
New Deal policies depended more on donations and support from private charities and local governments to assist the needy.
New Deal policies led to greater involvement by the federal government in providing direct assistance to those in need.
Which of these statements best explains a New Deal policy that Governor Miriam A. Ferguson successfully used to help Texans overcome the Great Depression? (1 point)
She pardoned large numbers of criminals to cut down on prison expenses.
She fired all 44 Texas Rangers to reduce state expenses.
She passed a state income tax to bring additional money to support Texans.
She ordered Texas banks to close for a week to prevent people from withdrawing their money.