The 1948 Democratic National Convention and the Dixiecrats

What event led to the Dixiecrats walking out of the 1948 Democratic National Convention?

• The election of a new party leader

• President Truman's civil rights actions

• The nomination of Strom Thurmond

• A disagreement over economic policies

What was the primary goal of the Dixiecrats during their convention?

• To promote economic reform

• To maintain the racial status quo

• To support President Truman

• To advocate for environmental policies

How did Strom Thurmond view President Truman's civil rights proposals?

• As irrelevant to the South

• As necessary reforms

• As uncalled for and dangerous

• As beneficial for the country

What was the Dixiecrats' strategy to influence the 1948 presidential election?

• To win the majority of electoral votes

• To throw the election into the House of Representatives

• To form a coalition with the Republicans

• To support the Democratic candidate

What significant action did President Truman take in response to the Dixiecrat revolt?

• He resigned from office

• He signed an executive order desegregating the federal workforce and armed forces

• He formed a new political party

• He changed his civil rights policies