American Political History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 6
What political gathering in August 1968 saw clashes between demonstrators and police that captivated national attention in Chicago?
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democratic national convention
Which political party, founded in 1874, advocated for printing more money to assist farmers?
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greenback party
Which Socialist Party candidate ran for U.S. President in 1904, 1908, 1912, and 1920?
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eugene v. debs
Who was the GOP candidate in 1964 that took 5 Southern states, weakening the Democratic hold on the South?
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barry goldwater
Which news weekly was David Gergen an editor for when he joined the Clinton White House in May 1993?
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u.s. news & world report
Which U.S. politician's speech at the 1896 Democratic Convention earned him the presidential nomination?
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william jennings bryan
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