How far was Roosevelt himself responsible for his election victory in 1932? Explain your answer.

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History Coursework #2:

How far was Roosevelt himself responsible for his election victory in 1932? Explain your answer.

In 1932, there were two main candidates running for the President of the USA. The two candidates were Herbert Hoover from the Republican Party, and Franklin D. Roosevelt from the Democratic Party. At the time, the American society was in complete shock due to the Depression and they desperately needed a president who would guide them through this hardship. The two candidates had very opposing beliefs. Hoover believed that the government should not interfere with people's lives. He followed the system called 'rugged individualism' which meant that America had become rich through the individual efforts of the people. In contrast, Roosevelt believed that the government should provide assistance to the poorer citizens by using methods such as creating jobs for the unemployed and giving money directly to the poor. This essay will explore how responsible Roosevelt's own strengths were of his election victory, as well as the other factors which helped him to do so.

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