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HOOVER VS. ROOSEVELT: THE 1932 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Should the government provide for the needs of its people in times of crisis and get involved in the economy?. VS. Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt . LEARNING TARGETS.
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HOOVER VS. ROOSEVELT:THE 1932 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Should the government provide for the needs of its people in times of crisis and get involved in the economy? VS. Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt
LEARNING TARGETS • Compare and contrast the plans of Hoover and Roosevelt. • Determine who the best candidate is for the United States. • Create a campaign posters SHOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO CANDIDATES.
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
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!
ASSIGNMENT • Read campaign speech excerpts (primary sources). • Summarize the viewpoints of each candidates and add to the worksheet and your notes. • Complete the Campaign Poster worksheet. • Divide poster paper in half, and create a campaign poster for each candidate showing their differences.
HOOVER VS. ROOSEVELT: WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt
RESULTS Roosevelt • 22.8 million votes • 42 of the 48 states Hoover • 15.8 million votes • 6 of the 48 states