The American Presidential Election of 1968

The video covers the 1968 U.S. presidential election, highlighting the societal changes of the 1960s, the Vietnam War's impact, and the Democratic primaries. It discusses the assassination of Robert Kennedy, the nomination of Hubert Humphrey, and Richard Nixon's Republican nomination. The emergence of third-party candidate George Wallace is also covered. The election campaigns of Nixon and Humphrey are detailed, leading to Nixon's victory. The video concludes with the election's impact on the political landscape and the New Deal Coalition's decline.

What major societal changes were highlighted in the 1960s?

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The end of World War II

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The rise of the hippie counterculture and Black Power

Who were the main contenders in the Democratic primaries of 1968?

• Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and George Wallace

• Hubert Humphrey, Robert Kennedy, and Eugene McCarthy

• Ronald Reagan, George Romney, and Spiro Agnew

• Barry Goldwater, Strom Thurmond, and Curtis LeMay

What was the outcome of the Democratic National Convention in 1968?

• Robert Kennedy won the nomination

• Eugene McCarthy became the nominee

• Hubert Humphrey secured the nomination

• Lyndon Johnson was re-nominated

Which candidate posed a significant threat to Richard Nixon in the Republican primaries?

• George Wallace

• Hubert Humphrey

• George Romney

• Spiro Agnew

What was George Wallace's platform during the 1968 election?

• A campaign for women's rights

• A focus on environmental issues

• A segregationist platform

• A pro-civil rights agenda

What was Richard Nixon's campaign promise regarding the Vietnam War?

• To escalate the war

• To maintain the current strategy

• To end the draft and had a secret plan to end the war

• To withdraw immediately

What was the impact of the 1968 election on the New Deal Coalition?

• It strengthened the coalition

• It led to the coalition's dissolution

• It resulted in a new coalition

• It had no impact