Why was it unusual that African Americans supported FDR? apex

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Aileen

11 June, 06:12

Why was it unusual that African Americans supported FDR? apex

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Nathanael Barry · Answer 1

It was unusual that African Americans supported Franklin Roosevelt because they normally voted for the Republican Party whereas FDR was a Democrat. However, it is because of his new deal programs which were attractive to African Americans that he was able to win the black vote.

Mo · Answer 2

FDR was a Democrat, and most African Americans voted Republican (APEX)