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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Richard Daley's popularity in Chicago after the turmoil of the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
(a) He became a negative influence to Democrats seeking high political office.
(b) Chicagoans became ashamed of Daley's rough treatment and began abandoning his leadership.
(c) His popularity grew as he was seen as opposing influences considered to be threats to the middle class.
(d) The events around the 1968 convention had no lasting influence as Americans soon focused on the presidential campaign.

2. What was Richard Daley's response after a commission recommended that the police should treat blacks the same as whites?
(a) He ignored the recommendations and increased the use of force.
(b) He assigned another commission under his control that recommended he keep his policies in place.
(c) He increased abuse against everybody.
(d) He relented and began promoting a, "kinder and gentler," police force.

3. What event took place in Chicago during April that foretold conflict at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
(a) Eugene McCarthy's primary victories invigorated the antiwar movement.
(b) Senator Bobby Kennedy was assassinated.
(c) Martin Luther King was assassinated.
(d) A large peace march was held in Chicago in the Loop area.

4. In what year did Richard Daley begin his fifth term?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1971.

5. Besides protesters, who else did security forces target for harassment during the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
(a) Spectators of the events.
(b) Organizers who were not at the protest sites.
(c) News reporters.
(d) Sidewalk merchants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 1960 police department scandal caused great embarrassment for Richard Daley?

2. How many protesters arrived in Chicago for the 1968 Democratic National Convention?

3. How large and what was the make up of the security detail for the 1968 Democratic National convention?

4. Where did Daley choose to begin his urban renewal projects?

5. What is a campaign tactic that Richard Daley used against all of his election opponents?

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