Election of 1932 and FDR Flashcards
Republican Candidate (1932)
Hoover
Democrat Candidate (1932)
FDR
What did Hoover help do? (3)
UNICEF and the Hoover Dam.
Agricultural Marketing Act
What happened to Hoover?
He became depressed, didn’t make appearances, but got the nomination.
What did FDR promise?
“I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.”
Victory Margin
472-59 LANDSLIDE
Large Dem control in Congress
FDR was Teddy’s _________ and married Teddy’s _______.
Cousin, Niece.
Positions FDR held before President, like his Cousin.
Assistant Secretary of Navy and NY Governor.
FDR has ________ and made a gentleman’s agreement with the media to not _______.
Polio, photograph him in his wheelchair.
How did FDR hide polio? (3)
He used the help of his son or advisor to look like he was walking. Leaned on podium. Secret service interested.
When was the banking holiday declared? How long?
March 6th for four days
The Emergency Banking Act
Made the 12 Federal Reserve Banks issue more money so that banks could fill all bank runner’s withdrawals.
The Banking Act of 1933. Why?
Introduced the FDIC.
Insured up to $5000.
Reassure confidence in banks.
Beer and Wine Act of 1933
Against the 18th Amendment, defining alcohol as anything with 50% potency or higher. Led to levied taxes to help stimulate the economy.
21st Amendment. Effects?
Repealed 18th. December 1933.
Boosted economy and tax revenues.
