The 1968 Election Explained

The video provides an overview of the 1968 U.S. presidential election, focusing on Richard Nixon's campaign strategies, including his appeal to the silent majority and his stance on the Vietnam War. It discusses the social climate of the time, the impact of the Democratic National Convention, and the role of the American Independent Party. The video concludes with a comparison to modern political dynamics, highlighting the importance of voter base activation.

Who was the Republican candidate in the 1968 presidential election?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• George Wallace

• Richard Nixon

• Hubert Humphrey

What major international conflict was a significant issue in the 1968 election?

• The Korean War

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

Which cultural movement did Nixon use to appeal to the 'silent majority'?

• The Environmental Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Hippie Movement

• The Women's Liberation Movement

What was a significant outcome of the 1968 Democratic National Convention?

• It led to a Democratic victory

• It resulted in a new Democratic candidate

• It alienated the youth vote

• It united the Democratic Party

Which party emerged as a spin-off of the Dixiecrats in the 1968 election?

• The American Independent Party

• The Libertarian Party

• The Green Party

• The Reform Party

What was a key factor in the shift of the Southern vote in the 1968 election?

• Economic policies

• Desire for law and order

• Opposition to the Vietnam War

• Support for civil rights

What percentage of the vote did Richard Nixon receive in the 1968 election?

• 43.4%

• 50.1%

• 47.2%

• 39.8%