Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What were the results of the election leading to Richard Daley's fourth term? (from Chapter VIII)

Daley won a narrow victory.

Daley was forced to dispatch more street repair projects than he ever had.

Daley won with 73 percent of the vote.

His opponent died in a mysterious auto accident two days before the election.

2.

What was the result to Richard Daley from the unusual circumstance of Clarence Wagner dropping out of the contest for Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee? (from Chapter III)

Richard Daley became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party.

Daley was both feared and respected by the hard fighting politicians in Chicago.

Richard Daley was suspected of being corrupt and unworthy of trust for several years.

Daley was seen as an uncouth opportunist who took advantage of the misfortunes of his political opponenets.

3.

What happened to Richard Daley's popularity in Chicago after the turmoil of the 1968 Democratic National Convention? (from Chapter IX)

The events around the 1968 convention had no lasting influence as Americans soon focused on the presidential campaign.

His popularity grew as he was seen as opposing influences considered to be threats to the middle class.

Chicagoans became ashamed of Daley's rough treatment and began abandoning his leadership.

He became a negative influence to Democrats seeking high political office.

4.

Who did Richard Daley help to get nominated for the 1956 Democratic candidate for president? (from Chapter V)

Adalai Stevenson.

Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Harry Truman.

John F. Kennedy.

5.

What was the label that was given to those who had similar views to Richard Daley in the Cook County Democratic Party? (from Chapter III)

The Liberals.

Young Thugs.

New Democrats.

The Neophytes.

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