End of Coolidge presidency, Herbert Hoover, Al Smith campaign, Hoover victory, 1928

End of Coolidge presidency, Herbert Hoover, Al Smith campaign, Hoover victory, 1928

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President Calvin Coolidge announced he would not seek another term, leading to a race between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith. This election marked the first significant use of radio in campaigns. Hoover's policies and his connection to Coolidge led to his victory, promising continued economic prosperity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president decided not to run for another term, leading to a new election race?

Al Smith

Calvin Coolidge

Herbert Hoover

Franklin D. Roosevelt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new element was introduced in the presidential campaign strategy during the 1928 election?

Television

Newspaper

Internet

Radio

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two main candidates in the presidential race after Coolidge's announcement?

Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt

Al Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt

Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover and Al Smith

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What policy of Hoover's was believed to ensure continued economic prosperity?

Free trade

Increased taxation

Isolationism

Limited government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the presidential election of 1928?

Al Smith

Calvin Coolidge

Herbert Hoover

Franklin D. Roosevelt