Election Of Roosevelt Flashcards
Who was FDR?
He had been a popular governor or New York who ran a week organised and energetic election campaign
What did Roosevelt promise?
Immediate action
End of prohibition
Relief and help for small banks and home owners
What was Hoovers final loss of popularity?
The bonus army protest in June 1932 when 15000 First World War veterans gathered to demand the bonus they were promised but not until 1945 . Two protestors were killed by police and many injured. Hoover was blamed
How many voted did FDR get during the election?
22 million over hoovers 15 million
42/48 states
57%
Why did Hoover lose?
He was blamed for the depression and not doing enough to solve it ‘Hoovervilles’ named shanty towns as blamed the president
Reluctant to get rid of prohibition which may have created jobs
Why did Roosevelt win?
Use radio to communicant with the people
Travelled across America promising action and providing hope
Promised to help ‘the forgotten man’
