Hoover's early efforts to end the Depression included:
A) cutbacks in public works, to shore up the public treasury
B) a stricter credit policy by the Federal Reserve, to stop the flow of "easy money" available for speculation
C) an increase in aid to farmers, to allow them to produce more
D) asking businessmen to maintain wages and avoid layoffs, in order to keep purchasing power strong
E) extending federal loans to individuals

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Hoover asked businessmen to maintain wages and avoid layoffs to keep purchasing power strong, as part of his efforts to combat the Depression.

Hoover's Early Efforts to End the Depression Included