The American Presidential Election of 1888

The American Presidential Election of 1888

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The 1888 presidential election saw Grover Cleveland, a popular incumbent with libertarian leanings, face off against Benjamin Harrison, a Civil War veteran. Cleveland's policies, especially on free trade, faced opposition, leading to a close race focused on tariffs. Harrison's campaign was marked by active campaigning and a scandal involving vote buying. Despite losing the popular vote, Harrison won the presidency due to the electoral college. The election highlighted the influence of third parties and led to changes in voting secrecy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key reason for Grover Cleveland's popularity during his first term?

His integrity and non-interventionist policies

His support for high tariffs

His interventionist foreign policy

His aggressive campaigning

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Benjamin Harrison's running mate in the 1888 election?

John Sherman

Clinton Fisk

Alan Thurman

Levi Morton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue in the campaign between Cleveland and Harrison?

Foreign policy

Tariffs

Immigration

Civil rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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