Question

Which event contributed to Franklin Roosevelt's victory in the 1932 presidential election?

A.
Congress changed electoral college voting rules giving Roosevelt an advantage.

B.
A new Democratic voting bloc of minorities and organized labor contributed to Roosvelt's success.

C.
Herbert Hoover withdrew from the presidential race leaving Roosevelt unopposed.

D.
An assassination attempt on Roosevelt swayed many to vote for him.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.  A new Democratic voting bloc of minorities and organized labor contributed to Roosevelt's success.

Explanation:

• At the 1931 Democratic Party convention, he was elected presidential candidate.
• In the 1932 election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt claimed the overwhelming victory - only six states did not vote for him.
• At the presidential inauguration of 1933 in March, he promised the New Deal, social measures during a time of deep economic crisis that brought him great popularity.