Question

How did Herbert Hoover shift the direction of U.S. social policies?

Answer 1

Herbert Hoover was accused of not being a reformer by his democratic opponents.

Explanation:

Unlike FDR, Hoover is often described as the president who stuck to traditional liberal economics and thus did not try to change anything. He was nickmaned "do nothing" by the Democrats.

He nevertheless introduced protectionist measures which worsened the crisis.