Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In earlier times how did ward committeemen win influence over immigrants? (from Chapter IV)

They dispatched henchmen to threaten them if they were not compliant.

They helped them fill out papers and figure out their taxes and licenses.

They helped them get the forms that helped to keep them in the country.

They helped them find homes and jobs.

2.

What did the election results for Richard Daley's fifth term mean for his influence over Chicago politics? (from Epilogue)

Daley was seen as a dangerous man and high placed office holders began to plot against him.

The close margin convinced the City Council that it was time to challenge Daley's agenda.

The lack of opposition to Daley bred apathy within the Chicago political system.

He maintained control of the City Council.

3.

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

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

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

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.

4.

Who were among the leaders for the 1972 Democrat nomination for president in 1971? (from Epilogue)

Bill Clinton, John Foster Dulles, Richard Nixon.

Lydon Johnson, Adalai Stevenson III, Jimmy Carter.

Bobby Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Sargent Shriver.

George McGovern, Ted Kennedy, Edmund Muskie.

5.

Besides protesters, who else did security forces target for harassment during the 1968 Democratic National Convention? (from Chapter IX)

Spectators of the events.

News reporters.

Organizers who were not at the protest sites.

Sidewalk merchants.

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