1932 Election

Question 1

Hoovers failures

“Do nothing president”

Answer 1

1. Laissez faire - poor income distribution
2. Blocked wagner garner relief bill ($2.1 billion for jobs)
3. 1932 bonus march - refused to
   meet
4. Mexican repatriation programme
   500,000 to mexico- 60% us citizens

Question 2

FDR’s strengths

Answer 2

1. 1928 gov of NY
   $20 million on home & work relief
2. 16 major speeches & 60 smaller
3. Ask for advice