Which statement about actions taken by Hoover to combat the Great Depression is false? He encouraged the passing of the Revenue Act, which increased taxes. He created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which lent money directly to banks. He supported the Relief and Reconstruction Act, which created jobs through public works projects. He championed the Family Assistance Act, which provided direct monetary aid to families.

He encouraged the passing of the Revenue Act, which increased taxes.

Explanation:

During the Great Depression period which started around 1929, in the United States, the then-President Herbert Hoover, in his attempt to guide the country out of the recession, made series of attempts to ensure the country maintains good economic standing.

However, considering the available options, the thing he did not do is that " He encouraged the passing of the Revenue Act, which increased taxes."

This is evident in the fact immediately after the Great Depression started, he asked Congress for a $160 million tax cut while he also increases spending for construction and infrastructures.

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