USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these statements is true of the 1932 presidential election?
A
Franklin Roosevelt won in a landslide.
B
Hoover lost by a narrow margin.
C
Hoover won a second term.
D
Roosevelt won a third term.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roosevelt united the party, campaigning on the failures of the Hoover administration. He promised recovery with a “New Deal” for the American people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following most contributed to Roosevelt’s landslide win in 1932? Hoover’s policies had failed to provide sufficient economic relief.

Detailed explanation-3: -On November 8, 1932, Franklin Roosevelt became the first Democrat in 80 years to win the presidency by a majority vote, rather than a plurality.

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