The Election of 1888 Explained

The Election of 1888 Explained

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video covers the 1888 U.S. presidential election, focusing on the candidates Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. It discusses the Democratic and Republican party positions, key campaign issues like tariffs and the gold standard, and the role of corruption and scandals. Despite winning the popular vote, Cleveland loses the electoral vote to Harrison. The video concludes with the election's impact and Cleveland's future return to politics.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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