
The 1948 Democratic National Convention and the Dixiecrats
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History
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10th - 12th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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