1964 US Presidential Election Insights

The video discusses the 1964 US presidential election, highlighting the candidates Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater. Johnson, the Democratic incumbent, promoted the Great Society, while Goldwater, the Republican nominee, advocated for smaller government. The campaign was marked by the controversial Daisy commercial, which aired only once. Johnson won by a landslide, and his victory led to increased government spending and escalation in Vietnam. Despite Goldwater's loss, his conservative ideas influenced future leaders like Ronald Reagan.

What was significant about the election of 1964?

• It was the first election with a female candidate.

• It was the first election with televised debates.

• It was one of the most contentious elections in US history.

• It was the first election after World War II.

Who was the Democratic nominee in the 1964 election?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Barry Goldwater

What was Barry Goldwater's stance on government size?

• He favored a larger government.

• He supported a smaller government.

• He was neutral on government size.

• He wanted to abolish the government.

What was the focus of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program?

• Military expansion

• Space exploration

• Tax reduction

• Civil rights, poverty, and education

What was the slogan used by Barry Goldwater's campaign?

• Make America great again.

• A time for greatness.

• Yes we can.

• In your heart, you know he's right.

What was the purpose of the Daisy commercial aired during the 1964 campaign?

• To advertise a new children's toy

• To support space exploration

• To highlight the dangers of nuclear war

• To promote environmental awareness

What was the outcome of the 1964 election?

• Barry Goldwater won by a landslide.

• The election was postponed.

• The election was too close to call.

• Lyndon B. Johnson won by a landslide.

What was one of the impacts of the 1964 election on US politics?

• The start of the Cold War

• The end of the Vietnam War

• An increase in government spending

• A decrease in government spending

How did the 1964 election influence the conservative movement in the US?

• It led to the end of the conservative movement.

• It weakened the conservative movement.

• It had no impact on the conservative movement.

• It strengthened the conservative movement.

Which future president shared many ideas with Barry Goldwater?

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton