The Depression and New Deal

The Election of 1932

Republican Nominee:
Herbert Hoover
Democratic Nominee:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Campaign

FDR:
Loved campaigning
Crowds cheered him
- A very general plan
Hoover:
Often booed and heckled
- If FDR elected- Destroy free enterprise and American system of govt.
The Results

FDR won by a landslide

Democrats also won majority in the house and senate
Brain Trust

FDRs informal group of advisors

Had the important job of making policy during this time
Lame Duck Period

FDR
Elected in early November; took office in early March

 In the time between Nov. and March, the current President is known as a lame duck
20th Amendment:
Changed oath of office to January 20th
Onset of Depression

26% unemployment rate

(5% today)
Most employees received a pay cut

Dust Bowl

Dust bowl grips the Midwest

Drought cripples farms
Many go out of business and seek employment elsewhere