7.6 FDR 100

He supported the New Deal

He was blamed for the Great Depression and his response to the Bonus March

He was not born in the United States

He refused to run for re-election

Roosevelt won by a narrow margin, showing a divided nation

Roosevelt won in a landslide, indicating widespread support for change

Hoover won most states, showing support for his policies

The election was decided by Congress

He asked Congress to examine the stability of all of the banks in the country.

He allowed only 30 percent of the banks to remain open for business under government supervision.

He promised to create a Brain Trust made up of bankers to solve the banking crisis.

He spoke to the American people to explain the government's actions to address the banking crisis.

Emergency Banking Act

Federal Securities Act of 1933

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Glass-Steagall Banking Act