What was a key reason for Grover Cleveland's popularity during his first term?
The American Presidential Election of 1888

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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His integrity and non-interventionist policies
His support for high tariffs
His interventionist foreign policy
His aggressive campaigning
2.
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Why did many Americans in industrial states oppose Cleveland's policies?
They wanted a younger first lady
They supported a non-interventionist foreign policy
They feared job losses due to free trade
They wanted more government spending
3.
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Who was Benjamin Harrison's running mate in the 1888 election?
John Sherman
Clinton Fisk
Alan Thurman
Levi Morton
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main issue in the campaign between Cleveland and Harrison?
Foreign policy
Tariffs
Immigration
Civil rights
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the scandal involving William Wade Dudley?
It had no impact on the election
It led to Cleveland's victory
It caused secret ballots to be implemented
It resulted in open ballots
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the 1888 election impact future presidential elections?
It resulted in a tie
It was the first election with a female candidate
It was the last election with open ballots
It led to the abolition of the Electoral College
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was unique about the 1888 election results?
The winner also won the popular vote
The winner did not win the popular vote
The election was decided by Congress
It was the first election with electronic voting
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