Why did Americans turn to the federal government for aid after the first year or so of the Depression? Americans held the government responsible for the Depression. Private charities could not meet th

Why did Americans turn to the federal government for aid after the first year or so of the Depression? Americans held the government responsible for the Depression. Private charities could not meet the huge demand for relief. Americans were too proud to accept charity from local organizations. Hoover promised to deliver federal aid to help end the Depression.