Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in 1932 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a. the public viewed Hoover as cold and ineffective at dealing with the depression.
b. Roosevelt had announced the specifics of his New Deal package of legislation.
c. Hoover's public image was damaged by the way he handled the Bonus Army incident.
d. Roosevelt's confidence and charisma provided hope for many American voters.
ANS: b
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