1932 Election Flashcards
Why did people’s hatred for Hoover grow?
He done nothing to help and insisted that ‘prosperity was just around the corner’
What was the popular slogan against Hoover?
‘In Hoover we trusted and now we are busted’
What did Hoover become known as?
A ‘do nothing’ President
What did Hoover beleive in and blame for the depression?
Laissez faire and blamed European countries.
What did Roosevelt beleive in?
An ‘active government’ to improve the lives of ordinary people.
Planned to spend public money to create job and solve social problems.
How did Roosevelt win the election?
He used the radio to gain confidence from the public.
He travelled by train across the country to make speeches where he promised a ‘New Deal’, this was the first time anything like this had ever been done and it impressed the public.
How many votes did Roosevelt win by?
7 million
