Question

How did the 1932 election bring long-term changes to the Democratic Party?

a) The 1932 election resulted in the dissolution of the Democratic Party.
b) The 1932 election led to a permanent shift in the Democratic Party's ideology and voter base.
c) The 1932 election had no impact on the Democratic Party's long-term trajectory.
d) The 1932 election weakened the Democratic Party's influence in national politics.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b) The 1932 election led to a permanent shift in the Democratic Party's ideology and voter base.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 1932 election brought long-term changes to the Democratic Party by leading to a permanent shift in the party's ideology and voter base.

Prior to the election, the Republican Party controlled Congress and the presidency, but the Great Depression and dissatisfaction with the Republican Party's response to it caused many citizens to abandon the party. In 1932, voters overwhelmingly chose Democratic candidates for both the presidency and Congress, and this realignment of voter allegiances allowed the Democratic Party to build a political machine that dominated Congress until the 1990s.