The 1932 presidential election was between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Why do you think most people were focused on the economy on 1932? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The Great Depression had caused widespread unemployment, and the crisis was still worsening by 1932. Hoover’s efforts had not restored the economy, and people had little reason to expect unemployment to stop soon. The hardship also affected people who still had jobs, since they could fear losing work or face reduced wages and financial insecurity. So all four statements help explain why voters focused on the economy.

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