Question

pour | boulder | 20,000 | jobs| charities | individualism | money

hoover’s policy of rugged
​ failed because many americans wanted to work but could not find
​. the
​ dam project was one attempt that created jobs but only provided 5,000 jobs.
​ people applied for those jobs. hoover’s
​ initiative aimed to bolster private charities by urging americans to donate
​ in 1931. however, it failed because many americans did not have money to donate, and by 1932, ¼ of new york’s
​ closed.

Explanation:

1. Hoover's policy of "rugged individualism" was his approach during the Great Depression, relying on individuals to solve their own economic problems.
2. Many Americans wanted to work but couldn't find "jobs" due to the economic downturn.
3. The "Boulder" Dam (later Hoover Dam) project was a public works attempt to create jobs.
4. "20,000" people applied for the 5,000 jobs at the dam project, showing high demand.
5. Hoover's "POUR" (President's Organization for Unemployment Relief) initiative aimed to support private charities.
6. He urged Americans to donate "money" to charities, but many couldn't afford to.
7. By 1932, ¼ of New York's "charities" closed as donations were insufficient.

Answer:

1. individualism
2. jobs
3. Boulder
4. 20,000
5. POUR
6. money
7. charities