The Election of 1888

What was Grover Cleveland's political affiliation during the 1888 election?

• Whig

• Independent

• Democrat

• Republican

Who was Grover Cleveland's vice-presidential nominee in the 1888 election?

• John Sherman

• James Blaine

• Allan Thurman

• Thomas Hendrick

Which state was Benjamin Harrison from, making it a strategic advantage for his candidacy?

• Indiana

• Michigan

• New York

• Ohio

What was a key economic issue that divided the candidates in the 1888 election?

• Education

• Immigration

• Tariffs

• Healthcare

Which party was associated with supporting the gold standard and hard money principles?

• Democrats

• Prohibitionists

• Republicans

• Populists

What was the 'blocks of five' scandal about?

• Tax evasion

• Election rigging

• Illegal immigration

• Buying votes

Who was the British ambassador involved in the Merchon letter scandal?

• Sir Lionel Sackville West

• George Us Goodby

• William Wade Dudley

• James Blaine

Which candidate won the popular vote in the 1888 election?

• James Blaine

• Grover Cleveland

• John Sherman

• Benjamin Harrison

How many electoral votes did Benjamin Harrison receive in the 1888 election?

• 233

• 201

• 168

• 204

What was unique about Grover Cleveland's presidential terms?

• He never won the popular vote

• He won two non-consecutive terms

• He was impeached

• He served three consecutive terms