Hoover vs. Roosevelt

1932 Presidential Election

Should the government provide for the needs of its people in times of crisis and get involved in the economy?

Learning Targets

1. Compare and contrast the plans of Hoover and Roosevelt.

2. Determine who the best candidate is for the United States.

3. Create a political cartoon which supports their choice.

Hoover’s Plan

• Gov’t should stay small

• Private charities should help

• Ask farmers to limit production

• No handouts from the gov’t

• Limited loans to businesses

Hoover’s Plan: Two-Sentence Summary

Review your notes on Hoover’s Plan. Summarize his plans in two sentences.

Roosevelt’s Plan

• “New Deal”—expand gov’t role

• Gov’t provide jobs and basic needs

• Reform banks and stock market

• Try different programs—act now!

Roosevelt’s Plan: Two-Sentence Summary

Review your notes on Roosevelt’s Plan. Summarize his plans in two sentences.

Assignment

1. Read campaign speech excerpts (primary sources)

2.Add to notes as you read:-- 3 bullet points-- Extra Challenge: Add a quote.

3. Create political cartoon criticizing or supporting a candidate.

4. Choose one position and one image.-- Remember to be symbolic (show the criticism or supportive

reason)-- Illustrate vs. tell-- Use labels and titles

1932 Election Results

Hoover• 15.8 million

votes

• 6 of the 48 states

Roosevelt

• 22.8 million votes

• 42 of the 48 states

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