Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

By what kind of margin did Richard Daley win the election to his fifth term? (from Epilogue)

The election was cancelled as his opponent died in a mysterious auto accident a week before the election.

One of the largest margins in his career.

He ran unopposed.

The closest margin of his career.

2.

What did Martin Luther King do when Mayor Daley's actions did not satisfactorily address the problems of segregation? (from Chapter VII)

Dr. King left for Memphis, Tennessee where he was assassinated.

Dr. King began staging protest marches in white neighborhoods.

Dr. King went to Washington, D.C. and delivered his "I have a dream" speech.

Dr. King was arrested by Chicago police on a voter fraud charge.

3.

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

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

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

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.

What was the result of Richard Daley's hard work with the Democratic Central Committee? (from Chapter III)

Chicago became the model of political efficiency.

Crime was reduced dramatically.

Influence of Republicans was almost eliminated.

Street repairs for Chicago received sufficient funding.

5.

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

John F. Kennedy.

Harry Truman.

Adalai Stevenson.

Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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