U.S. History Chapter 15 Election of 1932 Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) would run for the Presidency against Hoover (R) in Besides the fact that Hoover was not well liked, FDR had three things going for him.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Patriotism FDR was a very patriotic man who loved his country. This was very important during the depression because it gave the people a sense that "we are all in this together as Americans."

U.S. History Chapter 15 Overcoming Polio Polio is a crippling disease that, in the 1930's, was equated with death. It wasn't a question of whether or not the disease would kill someone, but when would the disease win. FDR, in spite of polio was running for the Presidency of the United States. People saw FDR as a man who cheated death. They also were forced to re-examine their own situations. They may be poor, but at least they could walk, and didn't have polio. FDR did not complain, or try to draw sympathy for his condition. He simply was a rugged individual and the people got the message. (actions speak louder than words)

U.S. History Chapter 15 Eleanor Franklin Roosevelt's wife Eleanor was very instrumental in her husbands campaign and Presidency. FDR could not travel extensively so Eleanor did and conveyed the mood of the country to her husband. She dealt with the bonus army and P.R. very well.

U.S. History Chapter 15 *Compare and Contrast the Elections of 1932 & 1992 Election of 1932Election of 1932 Hoover (R) incumbentHoover (R) incumbent Great DepressionGreat Depression Rugged IndividualismRugged Individualism People vote for a changePeople vote for a change Franklin Roosevelt was supported by EleanorFranklin Roosevelt was supported by Eleanor Election of 1992 Bush (R) incumbentBush (R) incumbent Economic RecessionEconomic Recession Rugged IndividualismRugged Individualism People vote for a changePeople vote for a change Bill Clinton was supported by HillaryBill Clinton was supported by Hillary **** Please remember-that the economic conditions are not the- same, but similar. Also remember that Hillary and Eleanor are not the same, but similar in-the fact that they both campaigned extensively for their husbands and have/had strong personalities.

U.S. History Chapter 15 New Deal Name for FDR’s plan to get the country out of the Great Depression Focus on relief for the needy, economic recovery, & financial reform

U.S. History Chapter 15 First 100 Days An illustration of FDR working for the American people More than 15 major pieces of legislation were passed in FDRs first 100 days in office

U.S. History Chapter 15 Glass-Stegall-Act 1933, Created the Fedreal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to insure up to $100,000 of one’s bank deposits

U.S. History Chapter 15 Federal Securities Act Required corporations to provide complete information on all stock offerings and made them liable for any misrepresentations

U.S. History Chapter 15 S.E.C. Securities Exchange Commission – Regulates the stock market

U.S. History Chapter 15 A.A.A. Agricultural Adjustment Administration - Paid farmers not to cultivate 1/4 to 1/2 of their tillable land.

U.S. History Chapter 15 C.C.C. Civilian Conservation Corps - Relief program where young jobless men lived in rural camps and worked on environmental projects.

U.S. History Chapter 15 P.W.A. Public Works Administration- Oversaw public funded projects to create jobs.

U.S. History Chapter 15 W.P.A. Works Progress Administration - Work relief agency that created programs for artists and writers.Works Progress Administration - Work relief agency that created programs for artists and writers.

U.S. History Chapter 15 T.V.A. Tennessee Valley Authority - Government owned corporation designed to redevelop 40,000 square miles over seven southern states.Tennessee Valley Authority - Government owned corporation designed to redevelop 40,000 square miles over seven southern states.

U.S. History Chapter 15 N.I.R.A. National Industrial Recovery Agency Provided money to states to create jobs chiefly in the construction of schools and community buildings

U.S. History Chapter 15 N.L.R.B. National Labor Relations Board - Organization designed to force employers to recognize- and work with unions.National Labor Relations Board - Organization designed to force employers to recognize- and work with unions.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Deficit Spending Spending more money than the government receives in revenue

U.S. History Chapter 15 Court Packing Roosevelt tried to pack the Supreme Court by adding 6 justices to make the total number of justices 15 instead of 9. Roosevelt would have appointed the 6 new justices and therefore would have insured the constitutionality of his new deal legislation. Congress did not approve the court packing plan.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Huey Long Huey P. Long - Governor of Louisiana and considered by FDR to be one of the two most dangerous men in America.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange - Depression Era photographer who captured the conditions of the time. Her photographs created an emotional tie to the conditions many were living in.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Wagner Act The Wagner Act helped to protect the rights of workers.

U.S. History Chapter 15 N.Y.A. National Youth Administration Created to specifically provide education, jobs, counseling, and recreation to young people

U.S. History Chapter 15 Social Security Admin. 1935, old age insurance for retirees 65 or older and their spouses Unemployment compensation system Aid to families with dependent children and the disabled

U.S. History Chapter 15 Frances Perkins Frances Perkins - First female appointed to a presidential cabinet position.

U.S. History Chapter 15 Mary McLeod Bethune African American Educator who dedicated herself to promoting opportunities for young African Americans Worked for the N.Y.A.

U.S. History Chapter 15 John Collier Commission of Indian Affairs Helped create the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934

U.S. History Chapter 15 New Deal Coalition An alignment of diverse groups dedicated to supporting the Democratic Party

U.S. History Chapter 15 C.I.O. Congress of Industrial Organizations Union

U.S. History Chapter 15 Orson Welles Actor, Director, Producer, and Writer War of the Worlds radio broadcast Citizen Kane

U.S. History Chapter 15 Grant Wood Painter Creator of “American Gothic”

U.S. History Chapter 15 Woody Guthrie Singer that captured the hardships of America

U.S. History Chapter 15 Richard Wright African American author Received assistance from the Federal Writer’s Project “Their Eyes Were Watching God” “Native Son”

U.S. History Chapter 15 John Steinbeck One of America’s most famous author’s Received assistance from the Federal Writer’s Project “Grapes of Wrath”