Hoover Vs Roosevelt

Question 1

Who didn’t support Hoover ?

Answer 1

Republicans

Question 2

What were weaknesses of Hoover ?

Answer 2

• Not a good public speaker
• Believed in rugged individualism which made him look unpopular
• Didn’t help Americans when they were in need instead told them to work hard (like him)

Question 3

What were strengths of Hoover ?

Answer 3

• Self made multi - millionaire by the age of 40

* Excellent early careers in politics to help feed the starving in Europe after WW1

Question 4

Who supported Roosevelt ?

Answer 4

• The poor, old and unemployed
• People recovering from effects of great depression
• People who were disabled supported him

Question 5

What were weaknesses of Roosevelt ?

Answer 5

• Only been in politics for a short while

* Had a disability meaning he couldn’t move

Question 6

What were some strengths of Roosevelt ?

Answer 6

• Roosevelt was a good speaker did 15 speeches a day.
• Spent 2o million to help unemployed.
• Relief - Help old, sick, unemployed and homeless.
• Recovery- Government schemes to provide jobs.
• Reform - Make America a better place again