The American Presidential Election of 1892

The 27th Presidential election in 1892 saw Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland as key candidates. Harrison faced challenges within his party, while Cleveland returned with strong support. The Populist Party emerged, nominating James Weaver. Other parties like the Prohibition and Socialist Labor also participated. Cleveland won, becoming the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms. The election highlighted issues like tariffs and the rise of new political movements.

What was the main reason Benjamin Harrison decided to run for reelection in 1892?

• He was confident of winning.

• He wanted to pass the Lodge Bill.

• He had strong support from the Republican Party.

• He wanted to improve his public image.

Who was Grover Cleveland's running mate in the 1892 election?

• Levi Morton

• John Sherman

• Adley Stevenson

• James Blaine

What was the primary economic policy difference between Grover Cleveland and Adley Stevenson?

• Both supported free silver.

• Both supported the gold standard.

• Cleveland supported free silver, while Stevenson supported the gold standard.

• Cleveland supported the gold standard, while Stevenson supported free silver.

What was the main focus of the People's Party, also known as the Populists?

• Support for the gold standard

• Promotion of urban development

• Opposition to elites and big corporations

• Advocacy for elite interests

Which political party in 1892 proposed eliminating the positions of president and vice president?

• Republican Party

• Socialist Labor Party

• Democratic Party

• Prohibition Party

What was significant about Grover Cleveland's victory in the 1892 election?

• He was the first Democrat to win after the Civil War.

• He won the largest popular vote margin in history.

• He was the first president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.

• He was the first president to win three consecutive terms.

Which third-party candidate won electoral votes in the 1892 election?

• David Hill

• Simon Wing

• James Weaver

• John Bidwell