Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What were the campaign issues pressed by the Republican candidate in the 1955 Chicago mayoral election? (from Chapter V)

Equal rights and desegregation.

Inconsistent garbage removal and government waste.

School funding and violent crime.

Corruption in the Police Department and the Democratic Machine.

2.

Where did Daley choose to begin his urban renewal projects? (from Chapter VI)

West Halsted Street near the Chicago International Amphitheatre where the 1968 Democrat National Convention was eventually held.

Along Waveland Avenue near Wrigley Field.

An old Italian neighborhood known as the Valley.

On the south side between Daley's Irish Catholic birthplace and an African-American neighborhood.

3.

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

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

He maintained control of the City Council.

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

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

4.

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

Influence of Republicans was almost eliminated.

Crime was reduced dramatically.

Street repairs for Chicago received sufficient funding.

Chicago became the model of political efficiency.

5.

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

Daley won with 73 percent of the vote.

Daley won a narrow victory.

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

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

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