History A-Level
Limits of voluntarism and limited government
What Limits of voluntarism and limited government means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Hoover's approach reflected beliefs in voluntary action, balanced budgets and limited federal responsibility, which shaped the scale and timing of his responses.
Topics that use Limits of voluntarism and limited government
- Depression and New Deal, 1929–38 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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