1. 1932 Presidential Election
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?

2. Learning Targets
Compare and contrast the plans of Hoover and Roosevelt.
Determine who the best candidate is for the United States.
Create a political cartoon which supports their choice.

3. 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

4. Hoover’s Plan: Two-Sentence Summary
Review your notes on Hoover’s Plan. Summarize his plans in two sentences.

5. 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!

6. Roosevelt’s Plan: Two-Sentence Summary
Review your notes on Roosevelt’s Plan. Summarize his plans in two sentences.

7. Assignment 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

8. 1932 Election Results Hoover Roosevelt 22.8 million votes
6 of the 48 states
Roosevelt
22.8 million votes
42 of the 48 states
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