President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and former President Herbert Hoover ride to Roosevelt's 1933 inauguration

FDR achieved a historic landslide victory in American elections, with the Democrats capturing 42 states and securing an overwhelming electoral vote. This victory also resulted in a significant Democratic majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, showcasing the strong influence of Roosevelt's leadership.

What was significant about FDR's entry into the White House?

• He was the first president to fly in a plane.

• He won by the largest landslide in American election history.

• He was the youngest president ever elected.

• He was the first president to serve four terms.

How many states did the Democrats capture during FDR's election?

• 42

• 30

• 50

• 25

What was the electoral vote count in FDR's election victory?

• 472 to 59

• 500 to 38

• 300 to 200

• 400 to 100

What was the Democrats' majority in the Senate after FDR's election?

• Four to one

• Three to one

• Two to one

• One to one

What was the Democrats' majority in the House of Representatives after FDR's election?

• Five to one

• Two to one

• Three to one

• Four to one