1868 Election Candidates and Outcomes

The video discusses the 1868 presidential election, the first during Reconstruction. It highlights the exclusion of three Confederate states from voting and the political landscape, including Andrew Jackson's failed nomination due to impeachment. The Democrats nominated Horatio Seymour, while the Republicans chose Ulysses S. Grant, who did not campaign but was popular. Grant won the election, with the Republican platform supporting black voting rights in the South.

Which states were not allowed to vote in the 1868 election?

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• California, Nevada, Oregon

• Texas, Mississippi, Virginia

Why was Andrew Johnson unable to secure the Democratic nomination?

• He was impeached by Congress

• He supported the Republican platform

• He refused to run for re-election

• He lost the popular vote

Who was the Democratic candidate in the 1868 election?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Horatio Seymour

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Andrew Johnson

Which candidate emphasized peaceful reconciliation with the South?

• Andrew Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Horatio Seymour

What was Ulysses S. Grant's approach to campaigning?

• He focused on social media campaigns

• He did not campaign or make promises

• He made numerous public speeches

• He traveled extensively across the country

What was a key aspect of the Republican platform in the 1868 election?

• Annexation of Canada

• Immediate withdrawal of troops from the South

• Support for black voting rights in the South

• Abolition of the electoral college

How did Ulysses S. Grant fare in the popular vote?

• He won by 100,000 votes

• He tied with Seymour

• He won by 300,000 votes

• He lost by 300,000 votes

What was the outcome of the 1868 election?

• Seymour won the electoral college

• The election was inconclusive

• Grant won both the electoral and popular vote

• Johnson was re-elected