1932 United States presidential election

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the election date?November 8, 1932
2. What is the winning presidential candidate?Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. Who won the 1932 U.S. presidential election?Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic nominee, won in a landslide, carrying almost all states and receiving the highest popular vote for a Democrat at that time.
4. Why did many people vote against Herbert Hoover in 1932?Many voters were unhappy with Hoover because the Great Depression caused unemployment, poverty, and they felt his policies were not enough to help.

Realigning Election: An election that causes a long-term shift in the political landscape and voter allegiances.
New Deal Coalition: A diverse group of voters who supported Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs and the Democratic Party.
Fourth Party System: The period of American political history (roughly 1896-1932) dominated by the Republican Party.
Fifth Party System: The period of American political history (roughly 1932-1968) dominated by the Democratic Party and the New Deal Coalition.