Grover Cleveland's Presidency and Elections

Grover Cleveland's Presidency and Elections

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The 26th U.S. presidential election in 1888 saw Grover Cleveland, a popular incumbent with libertarian leanings, face off against Benjamin Harrison. Cleveland's free trade stance was controversial, leading to a strong Republican challenge. Harrison, a Civil War veteran, campaigned actively, unlike Cleveland. The election was marred by a scandal involving vote-buying in Indiana. Ultimately, Harrison won the presidency despite losing the popular vote, marking a significant moment in electoral history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable aspect of Grover Cleveland's first term as president?

He was involved in a major war.

He faced significant economic challenges.

He got married to the youngest First Lady in history.

He was impeached.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy was Grover Cleveland known for during his presidency?

High tariffs

Expansionism

Free trade

Isolationism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Grover Cleveland's running mate in the 1888 election?

John Sherman

Thomas Hendrix

Allen Thurmond

James Blaine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Republicans choose Benjamin Harrison as their candidate?

He was a famous businessman.

He was a popular governor.

He was a former president.

He was a Civil War veteran.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which third-party candidate was nominated by the Prohibition Party?

Charles Cunningham

John Brooks

Clinton Fisk

Olson Streeter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue between Cleveland and Harrison during the campaign?

Civil rights

Immigration

Foreign policy

Tariffs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 1888 presidential election?

Cleveland won both the popular and electoral votes.

Harrison won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote.

Harrison won the electoral vote but lost the popular vote.

Cleveland won the electoral vote but lost the popular vote.

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