pages 27-28 of USA A5 booklet (The 1932 presidential election) Flashcards
What did Hoover encourage as he was a republican?
Hoover encouraged laissez faire.
What was wrong with all of Hoover’s speeches?
He was not a good speaker and his campaign offered no solution to US problems.
What was Hover blamed for?
He was blamed for the Wall Street Crash and the depression.
What did Hoover say about the depression?
He said that “prosperity is just around the corner”.when clearly it was not as the depression lasted for another 3 years.
When did Hoover visit the protesting farmers in Iowa, what did they say?
Hoover visited the protesting farmers in Iowa in 1932. When he visited the state the farmers were chanting “in Hoover we trusted and now we are busted”.
What did Hoover say about the economy?
He said that the economy went in cycles of boom and bust and soon god times would return”.
What did Hoover block which would have provided money to create jobs?
Hoover blocked the Wagner-Garner Relief Bill which would have allowed$2.1 billion to create jobs.
What did Hoover introduce that strangled trade and made the depression worse?
Tariffs.
What did FDR have that improved people’s confidence?
He was cheerful and optimistic which improved people’s confidence.
How far did FDR travel on his train during the campaign?
FDR travelled 20,800km on his train.
How many speeches did FDR make on his 20,800km train journey?
FDR made 16 major speeches and 60 smaller ones from his train.
What term did FDR use during his campaign?
FDR used the term “New Deal”
What did FDR urge for in 1928? (Before he was elected)
From 1928 FDR urged for a pension scheme and unemployment insurance scheme to be set up to help vulnerable workers.
What did FDR viciously attack Hoover as?
FDR viciously attacked Hoover as a “Do Nothing” President.
What role did FDR have in 1928?
In 1928 FDR was governor of New York.
