Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt win the 1932 presidential election by such a large margin?

Answer 1

In 1932 the US was in the throes of the Great Depression. The Stock Market had crashed, banks were failing so people were losing their savings, farmers were going broke and losing their farms and people were out of work. People were willing to try anything and believe anybody who promised a change and new hope and Roosevelt and the Democrats did just that. Roosevelt ran a good campaign. The was a protest known as the Bonus Army that Roosevelt was able to turn to his advantage.

Answer 2

The reasons why Roosevelt won were because people believed that he could take America out of the Great Depression unlike Hoover. They believe he will take real action to deal with the Depression. His policies and ideals were much more popular and suitable for the situation they were in. Hoover believed in 'rugged individualism' where people should not expect help from the government and that the government will not interfere. Whereas Roosevelt promised his 'New Deal', which would provide jobs and relief for the poor, and the unemployed, action to help industry and agriculture and resolve the banking crisis. Also when Hoover won his first term election he said that every American would have two cars in the garage and chicken in the pot. However, many people were now unemployed and homeless. Many people did not trust Hoover or his promises. Although Roosevelt never explained exactly how the federal government could provide either work or security, voters decided that whatever his new deal might be, it was better than reelecting Hoover.

Answer 3

Roosevelt won the presidential election in 1932, most of this were within his own doing but some other factors helped him win that he had nothing to do with.

The Depression had caused america massive problems, unemployment rose to 14 million by the time FDR was president. A lot of the wages nearly decreased by 80% and the average wage were from about 60-50 cents per hour.

One of the main reasons that helped FDR to become president was his own character and personality, he was naturally charismatic man who could appeal to the American public. Whilst he gained his sickness, Polio he gained an insight to the people of America that were also suffering, he was able to use to develop ways in which to help them, which at the time, is what they needed. FDR was also an enthusiastic and confident campaigner who was extremely likable and convincing.

Roosevelt had a past experience in the world of politics, he had been a popular Governor of NY and carried out fair policies. This was a very good start for him. Roosevelt visited 38 states to show the voters that he was able to be President, it was a hard journey because of his condition. He was a strong speaker and constantly campaigning strongly against Hoover, this is what the people wanted. On the other hand Hoover was not the best President and barely helped in his years of work this, having a major factor of FDR becoming President because of his lack of effort towards the people of America. Through his years of work, FDR did hold himself responsible for his election 90% was his work, the other 10% was Hoover, sickness etc.

Roosevelt was a good campaigner, he possessed the push and energy.

He used hope as a grasp for the people to latch on to and inspire them for the future.

Answer 4

The economy was terrible. Roosevelt was running against the incumbent President. People always tend to blame the President for a bad economy. Furthermore, Roosevelt had a lot of relief programs in mind that sounded good to many people. There was also the episode of the Bonus army camp that Roosevelt turned to his advantage.

Answer 5

Theodore Roosevelt was president froim 1901-1909. FDR was elected in 1932

Answer 6

FDR said that he would take action to stop the Great Depression.

Answer 7

Hoover was exceptionally unpopular by 1932 due to the ongoing economic depression.