Rugged Individualism and the Great Depression
Words: 597 1189Introduction Rugged individualism is an idea that's pretty deep in American thinking. It’s all about personal freedom, being self-reliant, and chasing success on your own without needing help from the government. This idea really took off in the early 1900s, especially when Herbert Hoover was President. He was the 31st President of the U.S., serving from 1929 to 1933. Hoover was all about rugged individualism and made it a big part of his policies. He thought that America’s success and […]