CLEAN : Historic Latino turnout

CLEAN : Historic Latino turnout

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the significant Latino voter turnout for Obama in key swing states, highlighting a 26% increase from four years prior. It critiques Romney's far-right strategy during the primaries, which may have cost him the general election. The narrative shifts to immigration, once a Republican wedge issue, now favoring Democrats. The surprising Latino support for Obama in Florida, despite its conservative Cuban American population, is attributed to demographic changes, including a growing Puerto Rican and Latin American immigrant presence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in Latino voter turnout in the 2012 election compared to four years earlier?

10%

75%

26%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which key swing states were influenced by the Latino vote in the 2012 election?

Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia

Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania

Virginia, Florida, Nevada, Colorado

California, Texas, New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Romney's major strategic errors during the 2012 election?

Not campaigning in the Midwest

Choosing a moderate running mate

Shifting too far right during the primaries

Ignoring social media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the issue of immigration shifted in political dynamics according to the transcript?

It remains a strong Republican advantage

It has become a wedge issue for Democrats

It is no longer a significant issue

It is equally advantageous for both parties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Latino support for Obama in Florida surprising?

Romney had strong support in Florida

Florida has a large Democratic base

The Cuban American population is traditionally conservative

Obama did not campaign in Florida