What played a large role in the victory of Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt over Republican Herbert Hoover in the 1932 presidential election?

Question

A.
Roosevelt was committed to fighting fascism in Europe.

B.
Roosevelt pledged to greatly reduce government spending.

C.
Hoover supported government intervention in the economy.

D.
Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.

Answer 1

D. Hoover failed to alleviate the problems of the Great Depression.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's victory in the 1932 presidential election was largely due to the public's dissatisfaction with Herbert Hoover's handling of the Great Depression. Many voters blamed Hoover for the economic crisis and felt that he had not done enough to help struggling Americans. Roosevelt's promise of a New Deal to address these issues resonated with the electorate, leading to his decisive win.