3.2 The Election of 1932 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was FDR?
A
- Northerner
- Governor of New York
- Nominated due to his ideas of a ‘new deal’
2
Q
What was FDR’s campaign like?
A
- Had polio so couldn’t walk
- Used a car to go around and shook hands
- Made him seem with the people
3
Q
What was significant about the 1932 election?
A
Often seen as a ‘turning point election’
4
Q
Who was the Republican Candidate in the 1932 election?
A
Hoover
5
Q
What was the outcome of the 1932 election?
A
- FDR won 57% of the popular vote
- Hoover won 40% of the popular vote but only 59 seats of the electoral college
