The Election of 1932 Explained

The video explores the 1932 presidential election between FDR and Herbert Hoover, set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Hoover's policies, including the Smoot-Hawley Tariff and the Revenue Act, failed to alleviate the economic crisis, leading to his unpopularity. FDR, leveraging his popularity and the New Deal coalition, won a landslide victory. The election marked a significant political shift, with Democrats dominating for decades. The video also highlights the role of Prohibition in the election and concludes with a call to subscribe.

What role did FDR's background play in his election campaign?

How did the electoral map change from 1928 to 1932, and what factors contributed to this shift?

In what ways did Prohibition influence the political landscape during the Great Depression?