Candidates Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox campaign for US presidency in 1920

Candidates Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox campaign for US presidency in 1920

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In the 1920 U.S. presidential election, women were allowed to vote nationwide for the first time. Warren G. Harding, favored by many, won a landslide victory over Democratic candidate James M. Cox, securing a 7 million vote plurality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant milestone for women in the year discussed in the video?

They were allowed to run for president.

They were granted equal pay.

They were allowed to serve in the military.

They were permitted to vote in every state.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Democratic candidate mentioned in the video?

Warren G. Harding

James M. Cox

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Woodrow Wilson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was significant in the campaigns of both presidential candidates?

California

Texas

New York

Ohio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's preference in the election according to the video?

They were undecided.

They favored Harding.

They wanted a third-party candidate.

They preferred a Democratic candidate.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes did Harding win by in the election?

10,000,000 votes

3,000,000 votes

5,000,000 votes

7,000,000 votes