President Roosevelt Flashcards
Who succeeded Hoover in 1933?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, known as FDR, became president in 1933
When did FDRs presidency end?
He remained president until his death in 1945
What was Roosevelt’s background and what illness did he have?
Roosevelt was from a wealthy and privileged background and enjoyed early political success. However, at the age of 39, an attack of polio left him partially paralysed.
What was Roosevelt’s election promise?
‘New Deal’
How big of a majority did Roosevelt win by?
He won with the biggest majority ever seen in a presidential election.
He received 23 million votes and won in 42 of 48 states.
Roosevelt used radio broadcasts to explain his policies and win support for them. What were they called?
Fireside Chats
In his first year, what type of power did Congress provide FDR?
As if the country was being invaded
FDR used federal money to fund jobs, kick-start the cycle of prosperity and economic recovery?
Priming the pump
What were the new federal government agencies created by FDR to solve specific problems of the Depression called?
Alphabet Agencies
