Which of the following was a founder of the National Womans Party?

While Hoover did receive support from various demographic groups, the Catholic vote was not a primary factor in his election. His opponent, Al Smith, was a Catholic and garnered significant support from Catholic voters, which suggests that this aspect did not significantly contribute to Hoover's overall victory.

Hoover's platform was not particularly noted for its social progressivism compared to his opponent. In fact, Al Smith's candidacy was more appealing to many immigrant and female voters due to his progressive stances. Therefore, this choice does not accurately reflect the primary reasons behind Hoover's victory.

This choice is misleading, as Hoover's proposals to assist those affected by the Great Depression came after his election in 1928. At the time of the election, the nation was still experiencing economic prosperity, and thus, this factor was not relevant to his electoral success.

Hoover served as the Secretary of Commerce, not Secretary of State, and while he had a solid reputation, it was not the defining reason for his election. His candidacy was more significantly bolstered by the context of the era rather than his previous government role.