What was significant about the Presidential election of 1932? Select the two that apply.

Question

options:

The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies
The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies

The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.
The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.

Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover

Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”
Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”

Answer 1

The two significant points about the Presidential election of 1932 are:

1. Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
2. Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”

In this election, Franklin D. Roosevelt campaigned on a platform that included significant government intervention in the economy to combat the Great Depression, contrasting sharply with Herbert Hoover's policies, which were seen as insufficient by many Americans.